ti
noun
the syllable for the seventh tone of a diatonic scale.
ti
1 American
[tee]
/ ti /
Also
te
noun
Music.
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tis
plural
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the syllable for the seventh tone of a diatonic scale.
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(in the fixed system of solmization) the tone B.
ti
2
American
[tee]
/ ti /
noun
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tis
plural
Ti
3
American
Symbol, Chemistry.
ti
1
British
/ tiː /
noun
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a woody palmlike agave plant, Cordyline terminalis, of the East Indies, having white, mauve, or reddish flowers. The sword-shaped leaves are used for garments, fodder, thatch, etc, and the root for food and liquor
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a similar and related plant, Cordyline australis, of New Zealand
Ti
2
British
symbol
ti
3
British
/ tiː /
noun
Other Word Forms
Noun Inflected Forms
Etymology
Origin of ti1
First recorded in 1835–45; substituted for si to avoid confusion with the sharp of sol; see gamut
Origin of ti2
Borrowed into English from Polynesian around 1830–40
Vocabulary lists containing ti
Example Sentences
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Kumu Charlani Kalama, whose title “kumu” is the Hawaiian language term for master teacher, performed a blessing with ti leaves and salt.
From Washington Times ● Oct. 25, 2023
"It is not about the spectacle of being looked at, but the reality of wearing and the confidence and chicness that comes with ti", he added.
From Reuters ● Sep. 20, 2023
Each individual can donate four combinations of two traits: TI, Ti, tI, or ti, meaning that there are 16 possibilities of offspring genotypes.
From Textbooks ● Jun. 9, 2022
The Beach hit .304, well below their .353 season average, and squandered a five-point lead in the second set, relinquishing momentum to Hawaii and its vocal fans who waved plastic ti leaves and Hawaiian flags.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 7, 2022
Perotin was particularly fond of one rhythmic pattern, one you can easily remember because it is the rhythm of the theme tune to The Archers: dum ti dum ti dum ti dum.
From "The Story of Music" by Howard Goodall
He's earned it twice, for Sunday's winner "Debi Tirar Mas Fotos" and in 2022, for "Un Verano Sin Ti."
From Barron's ● Feb. 2, 2026
Understanding the finite details of strengthening β-type Ti alloys will help improve biomedical titanium implants, which provide invaluable support for people suffering from degenerative bone condition or aging populations.
From Science Daily ● Jun. 4, 2024
The aliens, known as the San Ti or Three-Body, have lived in a stable era long enough to develop interstellar communication and travel.
From New York Times ● Mar. 22, 2024
Another indication are the signs all over Bangui advertising Africa Ti L'Or, a new Russian beer.
From BBC ● Dec. 10, 2023
Khal Drogo finally called a halt near the Eastern Mar-ket where the caravans from Yi Ti and Asshai and the Shadow Lands came to trade, with the Mother of Moun-tains looming overhead.
From "A Game of Thrones" by George R.R. Martin
Anne's letters were full of affection, as when she told Churchill that "tis impossible for you ever to believe how much I love you except you saw my heart."
From Salon ● Jul. 25, 2022
“I think tis time for our state to have that debate and voters to get to decide for themselves what sort of system of absentee voting they are comfortable with,” Kolodin said.
From Washington Times ● Jun. 3, 2022
New York moved seven games over .500 for the first time tis season.
From Seattle Times ● Jun. 11, 2021
It was Wolkoff's building, and to fine him in tis matter is absurd, and I say that as a lifelong fan of graffiti and a one-time writer back in the 1980s.
From New York Times ● Feb. 20, 2018
Come Evening, I am in my Chair & I hear a Tread upon the Stair & I call out Aina, Aina, but tis not her.
From "The Astonishing Life of Octavian Nothing, Traitor to the Nation, Volume II: The Kingdom on the Waves" by M.T. Anderson
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