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noun, often capitalized often attributive \ˈen\
plural n's or ns \ˈenz\

Definition of N

1
a : the 14th letter of the English alphabet
b : a graphic representation of this letter
c : a speech counterpart of orthographic n
2
: a graphic device for reproducing the letter n
3
a : one designated n especially as the 14th in order or class
b : an indefinite number; especially : a constant integer or a variable taking on integral values
4
: something shaped like the letter N
5
: the haploid or gametic number of chromosomes
6
: en 1

Examples of N

  1. a word that starts with an n
  2. a word that starts with n

First Known Use of N

before 12th century

Other Alphabet Terms

cuneiform, linear, minuscule, pictograph, rune, symbology, wedge

Rhymes with N

2n

abbreviation

Definition of N

1
name
2
nano-
3
navy
4
net
5
neuter
6
usually italic neutron
7
noon
8
normal
9
north; northern
10
note
11
noun
12
number

1N

abbreviation

Definition of N

newton

2N

symbol

Definition of N

nitrogen

n

noun \ˈen\   (Medical Dictionary)
plural ; n'sor ; ns \ˈenz\ (audio pronunciation)

Medical Definition of N

1
: the haploid or gametic number of chromosomes—compare x
2
capitalized : an antigen of human blood that shares a common genetic locus with the M antigen

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