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Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   The symbol ∇ used to denote the gradient operator.
2. 2
   a part, portion obsolete
3. 3
   Abbreviation of delegate. abbreviation, alt-of
4. 4
   Abbreviation of Delete (“key of a computer keyboard that deletes text, files, etc.”). abbreviation, alt-of
5. 5
   the symbol ∂, in the context of a partial differential

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6. 6
   Abbreviation of delegation. abbreviation, alt-of

Verb

1. 1
   Abbreviation of delete. abbreviation, alt-of

Symbol

1. 1
   Abbreviation of Latin delineavit as seen on published artwork, identifying the original artist. Commonly seen in books and articles on topics in natural history. abbreviation, alt-of

Proper Noun

1. 1
   A diminutive of the male given name Derek. British
2. 2
   Abbreviation of Delaware. abbreviation, alt-of
3. 3
   Abbreviation of Delhi. India, abbreviation, alt-of
4. 4
   Abbreviation of Delphinus. abbreviation, alt-of

Synonyms

All synonyms

atledatleddelawarenabla

Example

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"Please push the Ctrl+Alt+Del key to log on the system."

Etymology

Etymology 1

From delta, the symbol being an inverted delta.

Etymology 2

See deal

Etymology 3

Shortening

Etymology 4

Abbreviation of Latin dēlīneāvit (“he/she delineated”).

Related phrases

given name

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