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    te
    noun
  • Te
    Te
    noun
    (in philosophical Taoism) the virtue or power inherent in a person or thing existing in harmony with the Tao.
Synonyms

te

1 American  
[tey] / teɪ /

noun

Music.
tes plural
  1. ti.


Te 2 American  
[de] / dɛ /
Or Teh

noun

  1. (in philosophical Taoism) the virtue or power inherent in a person or thing existing in harmony with the Tao.


Te 3 American  
Symbol, Chemistry.
  1. tellurium.


Te 1 British  

symbol

  1. tellurium

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

te 2 British  
/ tiː /

noun

  1. music (in tonic sol-fa) the syllable used for the seventh note or subtonic of any scale

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

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Etymology

Origin of Te

< Chinese (Wade-Giles) te 2 , (pinyin)

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Example Sentences

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"Te Arikinui affirmed her belief in the power of indigenous knowledge and intergenerational stewardship to help solve the world's environmental and social challenges."

From BBC • May 15, 2026

But as Te Haumihiata Mason, a translator working in Māori, points out to Mr. Hahn, in New Zealand few plants bud in May, so an inelastic approach here risks puzzling the audience.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 22, 2026

The Si Antes Te Hubiera Conocido singer spoke on stage saying she was proud despite the feat taking "27 years" to happen.

From BBC • Apr. 13, 2026

What was it like first getting into the studio after releasing your debut album, “Lo Que No Te Dije?”

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 30, 2025

“I miss you too. I miss you more than you can possibly imagine. Or measure. Te amo.”

From "Free Lunch" by Rex Ogle

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