Delta
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British pronunciation/dˈɛltɐ/
American pronunciation/ˈdɛɫtə/

Definition & Meaning of "delta"

Delta
01

a landform at a river's mouth, shaped by sediment deposition and characterized by distributaries

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The river gradually formed a delta as it reached the open sea.
Coastal erosion and sediment deposition contribute to the development of a delta over time.
Deltas are intricate ecosystems shaped by the interactions of rivers and tidal forces.
02

the 4th letter of the Greek alphabet

03

an object shaped like an equilateral triangle

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