r
the theoretical intrinsic rate of increase of a population, equivalent to the difference between the birth and death rates divided by the number of individuals in the population.
- Also called Malthusian parameter .
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Other definitions for r (2 of 10)
Commerce. registered (def. 2).
Electricity. resistance.
Physics. roentgen (def. 2).
plural rs, rupee.
Other definitions for R (3 of 10)
or r
the 18th letter of the English alphabet, a consonant.
any spoken sound represented by the letter R or r, as in ran, carrot, or rhyme.
something having the shape of R.
a written or printed representation of the letter R or r.
a device, as a printer's type, for reproducing the letter R or r.
Other definitions for R (4 of 10)
Informal. are: Oysters R in season.
Other definitions for R (5 of 10)
Origin of R
5Other definitions for R (6 of 10)
Chemistry. radical.
Mathematics. ratio.
regular: a man's suit or coat size.
Electricity. resistance.
Theater. stage right.
Physics. roentgen.
Chess. rook.
Other definitions for R (7 of 10)
the 18th in order or in a series.
(sometimes lowercase) the medieval Roman numeral for 80.: Compare Roman numerals.
Biochemistry. arginine.
Physics. universal gas constant.
registered trademark: written as superscript ® following a name registered with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office.
Other definitions for r. (8 of 10)
rabbi.
railroad.
railway.
range.
rare.
Commerce. received.
recipe.
replacing.
residence.
right.
rises.
river.
road.
rod.
royal.
rubber.
ruble.
Baseball. run; runs.
plural rs. rupee.
Other definitions for R. (9 of 10)
(in prescriptions) take.
Origin of R.
9Other definitions for R. (10 of 10)
rabbi.
Radical.
radius.
railroad.
railway.
(in South Africa) rand; rands.
Réaumur.
rector.
redactor.
regina.
Republican.
response.
rex.
river.
road.
royal.
ruble.
rupee.
Theater. stage right.
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How to use r in a sentence
For his part, House Speaker John Boehner (r-OH) has expressed his “full confidence” in Representative Scalise.
As Americans, we still have a right to air both our dirty laundry and our r-Rated films.
After a successful summer working alongside r, he officially offered her the reigns of La Domaine.
Dungeons and Genital Clamps: Inside a Legendary BDSM Chateau | Ian Frisch | December 20, 2014 | THE DAILY BEAST“No one else anywhere has had this much experience dealing with couples,” explained r.
Dungeons and Genital Clamps: Inside a Legendary BDSM Chateau | Ian Frisch | December 20, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTAfter a stint with a replacement Head Mistress went sour, r seriously considered shutting down La Domaine for good.
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Q was a Queen, who wore a silk slip; r was a Robber, and wanted a whip.
"To r——," replied the man, as he turned silently and sullenly to retrace his steps.
Ego r improbaui, veritus scilicet, ne vel Galli, vel eti Gtiles hoc interpretartur in fidei nostr iniuri.
But step before her with my arms clasping a tin can with a geranium plant r Heaven forbid!
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British Dictionary definitions for r (1 of 5)
R
/ (ɑː) /
the 18th letter and 14th consonant of the modern English alphabet
a speech sound represented by this letter, in English usually an alveolar semivowel, as in red
See three Rs
British Dictionary definitions for R (2 of 5)
chem radical
currency
rand
rupee
Réaumur temperature (scale)
physics electronics resistance
roentgen or röntgen
chess rook
Royal
chem gas constant
(in the US and Australia)
restricted exhibition (used to describe a category of film certified as unsuitable for viewing by anyone under the age of 18)
(as modifier): an R film
British Dictionary definitions for r. (3 of 5)
rare
recto
Also: r rod (unit of length)
ruled
cricket baseball run(s)
British Dictionary definitions for R. (4 of 5)
registered (trademark)
right
river
rouble
British Dictionary definitions for R. (5 of 5)
rabbi
rector
Regina
Republican
response (in Christian liturgy)
Rex
River
Royal
Origin of R.
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Scientific definitions for r (1 of 2)
Abbreviation of radius
Scientific definitions for R (2 of 2)
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Other Idioms and Phrases with r
see three R's.
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