j
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Mathematics. a unit vector on the y-axis of a coordinate system.
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Engineering. the imaginary number .
noun
plural
J's, Js, j's, js-
the tenth letter of the English alphabet, a consonant.
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any spoken sound represented by the letter J or j, as in just, major, or rajah.
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something having the shape of a J .
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a written or printed representation of the letter J or j.
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a device, as a printer's type, for reproducing the letter J or j.
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the tenth in order or in a series.
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(sometimes lowercase) the medieval Roman numeral for 1.
abbreviation
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Cards. Jack.
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Journal.
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Judge.
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Justice.
symbol
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cards jack
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joule(s)
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current density
abbreviation
symbol
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maths the unit vector along the y -axis
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Also called: i. obsolete the imaginary number √–1
noun
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the tenth letter and seventh consonant of the modern English alphabet
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a speech sound represented by this letter, in English usually a voiced palato-alveolar affricate, as in jam
Example Sentences
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The memes typically used goofy broken English to reveal the inner thoughts of Kabosu and other shiba inu "doge" - pronounced like pizza "dough" but with a "j" at the end.
From BBC • May 24, 2024
Repeat this algorithm for all one-digit numerical values of i, j and k, and the result will always be either a happy or a sad number.
From Scientific American • Oct. 24, 2023
Choose a value from 0 to 9 for i, j and k.
From Scientific American • Oct. 24, 2023
Trubisky j oined the Steelers in March 2022 after a stint backing up Josh Allen in Buffalo.
From Washington Times • May 19, 2023
The bravo curled a lip, whilst the fellow with the quill j chuckled at his insolence.
From "A Dance with Dragons" by George R. R. Martin
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