psi

or p.s.i.

pounds per square inch.

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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

1350–1400; 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

1940–45; shortening of psychic or parapsychic

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Example sentences from the Web for psi

Will PSI (private sector involvement) become common in future bailouts?
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In 2009, Judd lent her voice to a PSI World Malaria Day PSA.
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The fraternities involved in the alleged drug sales were Alpha Epsilon Pi, Pi Kappa Alpha and Psi Upsilon.
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PSI board member Ashley Judd is a celebrated actress, activist, and humanitarian.
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Take Action: Ashley Judd works with the nonprofit PSI, investing in the power of women to lift communities out of poverty.
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"There isn't any rule about who can have psi talent," I argued.
Sense from Thought Divide|Mark Irvin Clifton
I know you aren't a Psi, and thus aren't subject to our discipline, but I think it's time we exchanged some information.
The Right Time|Walter Bupp
And in this area was a wash of psi radiation such as he had never experienced before.
Deathworld|Harry Harrison
With them swinging at his side, he stole out of the Psi Delta house, crossed the campus, stopped.
Gladiator|Philip Wylie
I assume that you have found the experimental conditions which let psi powers operate without hindrance.
The Leader|William Fitzgerald Jenkins (AKA Murray Leinster)

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.