nu
Pronunciation: [nuː]
Word
Context: "mathematics"
(noun) in mathematics, 'nu' is a symbol that often represents a value related to frequency or a specific kind of number. Just like how we use letters to represent unknown numbers, 'nu' is one of those letters.
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In physics class, we learned that nu stands for the frequency of a wave.
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We didn't use nu in our calculations because it wasn't relevant to the problem.
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What does nu represent in the equation we studied?
Context: "language"
(noun) in the Greek alphabet, 'nu' is the 13th letter. We use letters to spell words, and 'nu' is just one of the many letters we can use.
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The letter nu comes after mu in the Greek alphabet.
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Nu is not the same as the letter beta, which comes before it.
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Can you show me where nu is in the Greek alphabet?
Context: "informal agreement"
(interjection) used informally to mean 'no' or to express disagreement. It's a way to simply say you don't agree with something in a casual conversation.
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When I asked if he liked broccoli, he replied, 'Nu, I don't like it at all!'
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She didn't say nu when I suggested going to the park; she smiled instead.
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Did you say nu when I asked if you wanted more dessert?
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