Labda

Labda is a term used in some language communities to refer to the Greek letter lambda (Λ, λ). In those contexts, labda functions as the local name for the character that is widely used in mathematics, science, and computing to denote a variety of concepts. It appears in educational materials, publications, and notation where the Greek alphabet is discussed or applied.

In mathematics and physics, labda denotes quantities such as eigenvalues, wavelengths, decay constants, and rate parameters. It also appears in optimization and linear algebra where Lagrange multipliers are represented by lambda. The symbol serves as a general placeholder for a variable that can take on different values depending on the problem.

In computer science and logic, the concept of lambda is central to lambda calculus and to anonymous functions. In languages that adopt a transliterated term, labda may be used when introducing lambda expressions or discussing functional programming concepts.

The use of labda as a transliteration highlights how Greek letters are integrated into scientific and mathematical vocabularies across languages. Related terms include lambda, lambdas, and the Greek letter Lambda. See also: Lambda calculus; Eigenvalue; Wavelength; Lagrange multiplier.