Top definition
Psi (ψ) | (/(p)saɪ/; uppercase Ψ, lowercase ψ) The 23rd letter of the Greek Alphabet with a numeric value of 700. In both Classical and Modern Greek, the letter indicates the combination /ps/ (as in English word "lapse").

The letter is most commonly used in quantum mechanics for wave functions like the ‘Schrödinger Equation’. May also be used to represent a position of a qubit in a quantum computer.
It is also used in the Polygamma Function where ‘Γ’ (z) is the gamma function.

Other notable appearances of ‘Psi’ include:
- Psychology/Psychiatry/Parapsychology (sometimes).
- Water Potential (Biology - Osmosis).
- Biochemistry: the rare nucleotide ‘Pseudouridine’.
- The gas giant ‘Neptune’ (eighth planet).
- The J/ψ meson, in particle physics.
- ‘Sai’ (weapon), the name of which is pronounced the same way - it also has the general shape of ψ.
- Stream function in fluid mechanics defining the curve to which the flow velocity is always tangent.

(note: some values may need citation)
“The letter ψ Psi is used to abbreviate Psychology. Don’t mix it up with Water Potential in Biology or ‘Wave-Functions’ for Quantum Mechanics...”
by Omega’s Last December 28, 2019
Get the mug
Get a Ψ mug for your guy Nathalie.
Apr 20 Word of the Day
A term used to reference cannabis/marijuana/weed.
This Jazz Cabbage got me zooted. Jazz Cabbage is less harmful than Squares. I’m smoking that Jazz Cabbage boy.
by Gypsiehood97 December 30, 2017
Get the merch
Get the Jazz Cabbage neck gaiter and mug.
2
Simbles of the folk nation gang it mean that u live life as folk nation and will ride on any opposeing forces. curry boy
A 6 point star representing folk all sets under the number 6 representing ψ.
by pitch fork simble August 17, 2008
Get the merch
Get the ψ neck gaiter and mug.

Activity