mi
[ mee ]
/ mi /
noun Music.
the syllable used for the third tone of a diatonic scale.
(in the fixed system of solmization) the tone E.Compare sol-fa(def 1).
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Origin of mi
First recorded in 1520–30; see origin at gamut
Definition for mi (2 of 4)
MI
Michigan (approved especially for use with zip code).
minimally invasive; minimal invasive.
myocardial infarction.
Definition for mi (3 of 4)
mi.
mile; miles.Also mi
mill; mills.
Definition for mi (4 of 4)
M.I.
Military Intelligence.
Mounted Infantry.
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British Dictionary definitions for mi (1 of 3)
mi
me
/ (miː) /
noun
music (in tonic sol-fa) the third degree of any major scale; mediant
Word Origin for mi
C16: see gamut
British Dictionary definitions for mi (2 of 3)
MI
abbreviation for
Michigan
Military Intelligence
British Dictionary definitions for mi (3 of 3)
mi.
abbreviation for
mile
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Medicine definitions for mi
MI
abbr.
myocardial infarction
mitral insufficiency
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Science definitions for mi
mi
Abbreviation of mile
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