Omega (en. Omega)

/oˈme.ɣa/

Meaning & Definition

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noun
The last letter of the Greek alphabet, commonly used in mathematics and physics.
In the context of physics, omega represents angular velocity.
En el contexto de la física, omega representa la velocidad angular.
A symbol that represents the end or the last in a series.
The omega indicates that we have reached the end of the process.
El omega indica que hemos llegado al final del proceso.
In popular culture, it refers to a person who is considered the last or weakest in a group.
In his group of friends, he is the omega and always feels out of place.
En su grupo de amigos, él es el omega y siempre se siente desplazado.

Etymology

It comes from the Greek ὦ μέγα (ō mega), which means 'big omega'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

omega of the system
The final element of a system or series.
omega del sistema
omega point
Refers to a culminating or final point.
punto omega

Related Words

alpha
First letter of the Greek alphabet, symbolizes the beginning.
alpha
beta
Second letter of the Greek alphabet, symbolizes the intermediate.
beta

Slang Meanings

Someone who feels inferior or undervalued in a group.
He always acts as the omega in his group of friends.
Siempre actúa como el omega en su grupo de amigos.
The last resort or the final option.
That idea is the omega for solving our problem.
Esa idea es el omega para resolver nuestro problema.