phi
phi is the Latin term for the Greek letter phi.
The word refers to the Greek letter phi.
Meaning: Greek letter (noun)
Did you know?
- In many scientific and mathematical contexts, the Latinized phi refers to the 'golden ratio', a mathematical constant approximately equal to 1.618.
- Latin had no letter for phi, so Roman writers spelled it ph in Greek words and names, as in philosophia.
Examples in context
- In hoc libro phi scribitur.The letter phi is written in this book.
- Cur hoc phi scripsisti?Why did you write this phi?
Example conversation
A student is showing a manuscript to a teacher.
- QuintusEcce, hic est phi.Look, here is the phi.
- AureliaIta, bene id scripsisti.Yes, you wrote it well.
- QuintusGratias tibi ago, magistra.Thank you, teacher.
- AureliaLibenter, discipule.You are welcome, student.
