mi

[ mee ]
/ mi /

noun Music.

the syllable used for the third tone of a diatonic scale.
(in the fixed system of solmization) the tone E. Compare sol-fa(def 1).

Origin of mi

First recorded in 1520–30; see origin at gamut

Words nearby mi

mhd, mhg, mho, mhr, mhz, mi, mi., mi5, mi6, mia, mia mia

Definition for mi (2 of 4)

MI

Michigan (approved especially for use with zip code).
minimally invasive; minimal invasive.
myocardial infarction.

Definition for mi (3 of 4)

mi.

mile; miles. Also mi
mill; mills.

Definition for mi (4 of 4)

M.I.

Military Intelligence.
Mounted Infantry.

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British Dictionary definitions for mi (1 of 3)

mi

me

/ (miː) /

noun

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

Word Origin for mi

C16: see gamut

British Dictionary definitions for mi (2 of 3)

MI

abbreviation for

Michigan
Military Intelligence

British Dictionary definitions for mi (3 of 3)

mi.

abbreviation for

mile

Medical definitions for mi

MI

abbr.

myocardial infarction
mitral insufficiency

Scientific definitions for mi

mi

Abbreviation of mile