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1n
noun, often capitalized often attributive \ˈen\
: the 14th letter of the English alphabet
mathematics : a number that is part of an equation and that has a value that is not stated
plural n's or ns \ˈenz\
Full Definition of N
1
a : the 14th letter of the English alphabet b : a graphic representation of this letter c : a speech counterpart of orthographic n
2
: a graphic device for reproducing the letter n
3
a : one designated n especially as the 14th in order or class b : an indefinite number; especially : a constant integer or a variable taking on integral values
4
: something shaped like the letter N
5
: the haploid or gametic number of chromosomes
6
: en 1
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First Known Use of N
before 12th century
2n
abbreviation
Definition of N
1
name
2
nano-
3
navy
4
net
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neuter
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usually italic neutron
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noon
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normal
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north; northern
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note
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noun
12
number
See n defined for English-language learners
1N
abbreviation
2N
symbol
Definition of N
nitrogen
N Defined for Kids
n
noun , often cap \ˈen\
plural n's or ns \ˈenz\
Definition of N for Kids
: the 14th letter of the English alphabet
n
abbreviation
Definition of N for Kids
noun
N
abbreviation
Definition of N for Kids
1
north
2
northern
Medical Dictionary
n
noun \ˈen\
plural n's or ns \ˈenz\
Medical Definition of N
1
: the haploid or gametic number of chromosomes—compare x
2
capitalized : an antigen of human blood that shares a common genetic locus with the M antigen
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