j
Mathematics. a unit vector on the y-axis of a coordinate system.
Engineering. the imaginary number .
Other definitions for J (2 of 5)
or j
the tenth letter of the English alphabet, a consonant.
any spoken sound represented by the letter J or j, as in just, major, or rajah.
something having the shape of a J.
a written or printed representation of the letter J or j.
a device, as a printer's type, for reproducing the letter J or j.
Other definitions for J (3 of 5)
Physics. joule; joules.: Also j
Other definitions for J (4 of 5)
the tenth in order or in a series.
(sometimes lowercase) the medieval Roman numeral for 1.: Compare Roman numerals.
Other definitions for J. (5 of 5)
Cards. Jack.
Journal.
Judge.
Justice.
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How to use j in a sentence
JS: Are you able to share some of the findings that the geologists and historians uncovered?
The Next UNESCO World Heritage Site: Burgundy’s Pinot Noir Country? | Jordan Salcito | May 31, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTThey'd used JS-JZ and NS-NZ recently, so they looked at some OA-OF words and picked Odyssey.
Why Is the Libya War Called Operation Odyssey Dawn? | Josh Dzieza | March 22, 2011 | THE DAILY BEASTAfricom had been assigned three two-letter ranges to choose from: JS through JZ, NS through NZ, and OA through OF.
Why Is the Libya War Called Operation Odyssey Dawn? | Josh Dzieza | March 22, 2011 | THE DAILY BEASTJS: If this were a movie, what would you like viewers to take away from it?
American Dreamer: The Director's Cut | Joel Schumacher, Peter G. Peterson | June 19, 2009 | THE DAILY BEASTJack thought they looked like JS, but we could not be certain.
The Coral Island | R.M. Ballantyne
British Dictionary definitions for j (1 of 3)
maths the unit vector along the y -axis
Also called: i obsolete the imaginary number √–1
British Dictionary definitions for j (2 of 3)
J
/ (dʒeɪ) /
the tenth letter and seventh consonant of the modern English alphabet
a speech sound represented by this letter, in English usually a voiced palato-alveolar affricate, as in jam
British Dictionary definitions for J (3 of 3)
cards jack
joule(s)
current density
Japan (international car registration)
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Scientific definitions for J
Abbreviation of joule
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