mi

[ mee ]
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nounMusic.
  1. the syllable used for the third tone of a diatonic scale.

  2. (in the fixed system of solmization) the tone E.: Compare sol-fa (def. 1).

Origin of mi

1
First recorded in 1520–30; see origin at gamut

Other definitions for MI (2 of 4)

MI

abbreviation
  1. Michigan (approved especially for use with zip code).

  2. minimally invasive; minimal invasive.

Other definitions for mi. (3 of 4)

mi.

abbreviation
  1. mile; miles.: Also mi

  2. mill; mills.

Other definitions for M.I. (4 of 4)

M.I.

abbreviation
  1. Military Intelligence.

  2. Mounted Infantry.

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British Dictionary definitions for mi (1 of 3)

mi

me

/ (miː) /


noun
  1. music (in tonic sol-fa) the third degree of any major scale; mediant

Origin of mi

1
C16: see gamut

British Dictionary definitions for MI (2 of 3)

MI

abbreviation for
  1. Michigan

  2. Military Intelligence

British Dictionary definitions for mi. (3 of 3)

mi.

abbreviation for
  1. mile

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Scientific definitions for mi

mi

  1. Abbreviation of mile

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