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Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. noun the 2nd letter of the Greek alphabet
  2. noun beets
  3. adjective second in order of importance

Etymology

From Ancient Greek βῆτα (bêta). Doublet of beth.

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