PHI

phi

(noun) the 21st letter of the Greek alphabet

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Noun

phi (plural phis)

Φ, the 21st letter of the Euclidean and modern Greek alphabet, usually romanized as "ph".

(mathematics) The golden ratio.

A visual illusion whereby a sequential pattern of lights produces a false sense of motion.

Anagrams

• HIP, PIH, hip

Proper noun

PHI (plural er-noun)

(sports) Abbreviation of Philadelphia.

Anagrams

• HIP, PIH, hip

Source: Wiktionary



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