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Symbol, Chemistry.

virginium.

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IS and ARE are both forms of which verb?

have

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VG, VGA, VHDL, VHF, VHS, Vi, via, viability, viable, via dolorosa, viaduct

Other definitions for Vi (2 of 4)

abbreviation

Virgin Islands (approved especially for use with zip code).

Other definitions for Vi (3 of 4)

v.i.

abbreviation

intransitive verb.

see below.

Origin of v.i.

From Latin vidē infrā for def. 2

Other definitions for Vi (4 of 4)

V.I.

abbreviation

Vancouver Island.

Virgin Islands.

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How to use Vi in a sentence

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British Dictionary definitions for Vi (1 of 3)

vi¹

abbreviation for

vide infra

British Dictionary definitions for Vi (2 of 3)

vi²

the internet domain name for

US Virgin Islands

British Dictionary definitions for Vi (3 of 3)

abbreviation for

Virgin Islands

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