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psi

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psi 1  (s, ps, ps)
n.
The 23rd letter of the Greek alphabet. See Table at alphabet.

[Middle English, from Late Greek, from Greek psei.]

psi 2  (s)
n.
Parapsychological phenomena or abilities considered as a group.

[Shortening and alteration of parapsychological.]

psi 3
abbr.
pounds per square inch

psi1
abbreviation for
(Mathematics & Measurements / Units) pounds per square inch

psi2
n
1. (Linguistics / Letters of the Alphabet (Foreign)) the 23rd letter of the Greek alphabet (Ψ, ψ), a composite consonant, transliterated as ps
2. (Psychology) (Spirituality, New Age, Astrology & Self-help / Alternative Belief Systems)
a.  paranormal or psychic phenomena collectively
b.  (as modifier) psi powers
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Noun1.psi - a unit of pressure
pressure unit - a unit measuring force per unit area
2.psi - the 23rd letter of the Greek alphabet
Greek alphabet - the alphabet used by ancient Greeks
alphabetic character, letter of the alphabet, letter - the conventional characters of the alphabet used to represent speech; "his grandmother taught him his letters"
Translations
psi1 ABBR =pounds per square inchkg/cm²
psi2 [saɪ] NPL (= psychic phenomena) → fenómenos mpl paranormales
psi
n no pl
(= letter)Psi nt
(= psychic phenomena)Psi nt


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