li
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noun Music.
the solmization syllable used for the semitone between the sixth and seventh degrees of a scale.
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Let’s start with some etymology: What are the origins of the typographical word “bracket”?
First appeared around 1750, and is related to the French word “braguette” for the name of codpiece armor.
First appeared in 1610, based on the French word “baguette” for the long loaf of bread.
First appeared in 1555, and is related to the French word “raquette” for a netted bat.
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1Alteration of la1
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li2
[ lee ]
/ li /
noun, plural li.
a Chinese unit of distance, equivalent to about one-third of a mile (0.5 km).
Origin of li
2First recorded in 1580–90, li is from the Chinese word lǐ
Definition for li (3 of 7)
li3
[ lee ]
/ li /
noun
(in Chinese ethical philosophy) the etiquette traditionally prescribed for individuals or groups of people in a given situation.
Origin of li
3First recorded in 1910–15, li is from the Chinese word lǐ
Definition for li (4 of 7)
li
link; links.
Definition for li (5 of 7)
Li
[ lee ]
/ li /
noun
a member of an aboriginal people of the island of Hainan in Southeastern China.
the Kadai language of the Li.
Definition for li (6 of 7)
Li
Symbol, Chemistry.
lithium.
Definition for li (7 of 7)
L.I.
abbreviation
British. light infantry.
Long Island.
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British Dictionary definitions for li (1 of 4)
li1
/ (liː) /
noun
a Chinese unit of length, approximately equal to 590 yards
Word Origin for li
from Chinese
British Dictionary definitions for li (2 of 4)
li2
the internet domain name for
Liechtenstein
British Dictionary definitions for li (3 of 4)
Li
the chemical symbol for
lithium
British Dictionary definitions for li (4 of 4)
LI
abbreviation for
Long Island
Light Infantry
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Medical definitions for li (1 of 2)
Li
[ lē ]
Chinese-born American chemist known for isolating and analyzing a number of hormones secreted by the pituitary gland.
Medical definitions for li (2 of 2)
Li
The symbol for the elementlithium
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Scientific definitions for li
Li
The symbol for lithium.
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