A term used by mathematicians and logicians to indicate that something happens under very specific conditions. Often seen in proofs and theories.
1) The sum a geometric sequence is given by a/(1-r) if and only if |r| < 1.
2) In a bar:
dumped guy: "My girlfriend left me because I told her I loved her!"
other guy: "What a bitch!"
dumped guy: "No, it's all my fault, she's a mathematician, and I should have said 'I love you and only you'".
2) In a bar:
dumped guy: "My girlfriend left me because I told her I loved her!"
other guy: "What a bitch!"
dumped guy: "No, it's all my fault, she's a mathematician, and I should have said 'I love you and only you'".
by berkanator August 27, 2005
When something is so intensely something, it is literally THE ONLY thing of it's kind in specific genre. Can be good, bad or indifferent.
by Faith Alana Alastair February 25, 2009
A retort that means, "What you've just said is plainly not true, although I certainly wish it were."
"I'm never going to call or e-mail you again." "If only!"
"Aren't you worried about the Republicans? Once they get into office, they'll reduce the size of government." "If only!"
"Aren't you worried about the Republicans? Once they get into office, they'll reduce the size of government." "If only!"
by Doctor Whom July 15, 2005
by ghettodawg2 August 7, 2007
it can be used to mean i wish this would happen. or it can also be used as a phrase rto mean maybe if this happens then....
by purpleanjyl August 18, 2005
Definition of onliness
plural -es
: the quality or state of being the only one working of an indicated or implied kind or category <was the only person and was lonely in his onliness>
plural -es
: the quality or state of being the only one working of an indicated or implied kind or category <was the only person and was lonely in his onliness>
by onliness January 12, 2017
One person, alone, who enjoys one other persons talents enough to want to form a friendship, or relationship, with them.
When plural, may be used as groupie, for supporting a group, or supporting AS a group.
When plural, may be used as groupie, for supporting a group, or supporting AS a group.
W:I think you are my groupie.
J: I am not a group, and neither are you.
W: Well, no. So what are you then?
J: I'm an only.
J: I am not a group, and neither are you.
W: Well, no. So what are you then?
J: I'm an only.
by JDiebold August 29, 2007