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phi

phi

Noun

pl: phis

In a linguistic context, this term refers specifically to the Greek letter, often used as a symbol in physics and mathematics to denote angles or flux. It is treated as a proper noun when referring to the alphabet but functions as a common noun in technical notation.

When used to describe the golden ratio, the term carries a connotation of ideal proportion and aesthetic harmony. In this mathematical sense, it is an uncountable constant, representing a specific numerical value rather than a countable object.

Meanings

Nounphi

The twenty-first letter of the Greek alphabet.

The equation uses phi to represent the angle.

Nounphi

A mathematical constant approximately equal to 1.618, known as the golden ratio.

The architect used phi to create aesthetically pleasing proportions in the building.

Examples

The Greek letter phi is used to represent the golden ratio in mathematics.

School Life

I cannot remember how to write phi in uppercase.

School Life

The value of phi is approximately one point six one eight.

Trivia

Ancient architects may have used phi to create aesthetically pleasing proportions.

History

Is phi an irrational number?

School Life

The spiral of the shell follows the proportions of phi.

Trivia

Let us denote the angle as phi in this equation.

School Life

Phi appears frequently in the study of phyllotaxis in plants.

Trivia

The professor wrote a large phi on the chalkboard to start the lecture.

School Life

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