j
Mathematics. a unit vector on the y-axis of a coordinate system.
Engineering. the imaginary number .
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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
I meet Otis j. the night he arrives at “The Castle,” a West Harlem halfway house for newly-released convicts.
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I was an Innkeeper, who loved to carouse; j was a Joiner, and built up a house.
Mais ce n'est pas de merveille; car, comme j'ay dict, ils sont enfans.
Neantmoins le vieil Membertou, pere du malade, conceut asss l'affaire, et me promit qu'on s'arresteroit tout ce que j'en dirois.
Ce fut lors que nos gens se penserent estre veritablement prins, et j tout n'estoit que clameur et tumulte.
On dit neantmoins que les Armouchiquois se craignirent de tels voysins, et cette cause firent mourir ce capitaine que j'ay dit.
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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