omega

[ oh-meg-uh, oh-mee-guh, oh-mey- ]

noun

1. the 24th and last letter of the Greek alphabet (Ω, ω).
2. the vowel sound represented by this letter.
3. the last of any series; the end.
4. omega baryon.
5. omega meson.

omega

/ ˈəʊmɪɡə /

noun

1. the 24th and last letter of the Greek alphabet (Ω, ω), a long vowel, transliterated as o or ō
2. the ending or last of a series

omega

/ ō-mĕg′ə,ō-mē′gə,ō-mā′- /

1. An omega baryon.
2. An omega meson.

Word History and Origins

Origin of omega¹

< Greek ō méga literally, great o. omicron

Word History and Origins

Origin of omega¹

C16: from Greek ō mega big o; see mega- , omicron

Idioms and Phrases

see alpha and omega .

Example Sentences

Unsaturated fats such as omega-3 fats, walnuts, chia seeds, flaxseed, avocados and fatty fish such as salmon can also support a healthy microbiome.

From Salon

Chocolates with whole nuts, such as almonds or peanuts, offer a boost of fiber, protein and omega-3 fats, making them a healthier choice.

From Salon

Last year, the 11 members of Omega X won emancipation from their contract following allegations of "unwarranted treatment" by their label.

From BBC

The tapes will be auctioned by Merseyside based Omega Auctions on 15 October, with a price-tag starting at £10,000.

From BBC

Omega said that while the interview provided the basis of a feature that appeared in Playboy in February 1965, the full tapes had never been published.

From BBC

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