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Nu is the thirteenth letter of the Greek alphabet.

(noun)

An example of nu is the glyph (symbol) used in vega, the financial calculation to measure sensitivity of an asset to volatility.

Nu is defined as a Yiddish expression of agreement, or is used to ask a simple question instead of using words such as "well" or "so."

(interjection)

An example of nu used as an interjection is when you say "Nu?" to ask why something that you have just been told is important.

See nu in Webster's New World College Dictionary

noun

the thirteenth letter of the Greek alphabet (Ν, ν)

Origin: Gr ny < Sem, as in Heb nūn

interjection

used to express surprise, agreement, acquiescence, resignation, etc.
used to ask a question, with such meanings as “well?”, “so?”, or “so what?”

Bible Numbers

Nunavut

See nu in American Heritage Dictionary 4

noun

The 13th letter of the Greek alphabet. See Table at alphabet.

Origin:

Origin: Greek nū

Origin: , of Phoenician origin; see nwn in Semitic roots

abbreviation

Niue (in Internet addresses)

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