psi
or p.s.i.
pounds per square inch.
Words nearby psi
pseudovector, pseudoxanthoma elasticum, psf, psg, pshaw, psi, psi particle, psi phenomenon, psia, psid, psig
Definition for psi (2 of 3)
psi1
[ sahy, psahy ]
/ saɪ, psaɪ /
noun, plural psis.
the 23rd letter of the Greek alphabet (Ψ, ψ).
the group of consonant sounds represented by this letter.
Origin of psi
11350–1400; Middle English < Greek pseî
Definition for psi (3 of 3)
psi2
[ sahy ]
/ saɪ /
noun
any purportedly psychic phenomenon, as psychokinesis, telepathy, clairvoyance, or the like.
Compare pseudoscience, parapsychology.
Origin of psi
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British Dictionary definitions for psi (1 of 2)
psi1
abbreviation for
pounds per square inch
British Dictionary definitions for psi (2 of 2)
psi2
/ (psaɪ) /
noun
the 23rd letter of the Greek alphabet (Ψ, ψ), a composite consonant, transliterated as ps
- paranormal or psychic phenomena collectively
- (as modifier)psi powers
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Medical definitions for psi
psi
[ sī, psī ]
n.
The 23rd letter of the Greek alphabet.
The American Heritage® Stedman's Medical Dictionary
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