phi

Meaning

1. Φ, the 21st letter of the Euclidean and modern Greek alphabet, usually romanized as "ph".
2. The golden ratio.
3. A visual illusion whereby a sequential pattern of lights produces a false sense of motion.

Synonyms

sleaze

abhorrence

abomination

atrocity

horror

φ

Translations

phi

fi

φι

ignominie

fi

fi

horreur

rottigheid

phi

fi

Verabscheuenswertes

verschrikking

Gräuel

Schrecken

Pronounced as (IPA)

/faɪ/

Etymology

From Late Latin phi, from Ancient Greek φεῖ (pheî).