ti

¹

[ tee ]

noun

, Music.

, plural tis.

1. the syllable for the seventh tone of a diatonic scale.
2. (in the fixed system of solmization) the tone B.

ti

²

[ tee ]

noun

, plural tis.

1. a widely cultivated tropical plant, Cordyline terminalis, of the agave family, having narrow, leathery, often variegated leaves and yellowish, white, or reddish flowers.

Ti

³

Symbol, Chemistry.

1. titanium.

ti

¹

/ tiː /

noun

1. music a variant spelling of te

ti

²

/ tiː /

noun

1. a woody palmlike agave plant, Cordyline terminalis, of the East Indies, having white, mauve, or reddish flowers. The sword-shaped leaves are used for garments, fodder, thatch, etc, and the root for food and liquor
2. a similar and related plant, Cordyline australis, of New Zealand

Ti

³

the chemical symbol for

1. titanium

Word History and Origins

Origin of ti¹

First recorded in 1835–45; substituted for si to avoid confusion with the sharp of sol; gamut

Origin of ti²

Borrowed into English from Polynesian around 1830–40

Word History and Origins

Origin of ti¹

of Polynesian origin

Example Sentences

Other gang leaders, including Wilson "Lanmo Sanjou" Joseph, the boss of the "400 Mawozo" gang, and youthful gang chief "Ti Bebe Bougoy", have also been appearing in videos taunting both Haitian authorities and the Kenyans, while the gangs continue to boast of their attacks.

From BBC

“Por Ti,” a track about body positivity that embraces sensuality, is layered with trap and rumba beats.

From Los Angeles Times

Ti’lien Dallas: I didn’t really come to buy something today.

From Los Angeles Times

"Our findings reveal that the multi-element interaction between Ti, V, and Sn, coupled with the anchoring effect of Sn atoms, work together to completely suppress the formation of the detrimental omega phase, exemplifying the so-called cocktail effect," explained Ichitsubo.

From Science Daily

Understanding the finite details of strengthening β-type Ti alloys will help improve biomedical titanium implants, which provide invaluable support for people suffering from degenerative bone condition or aging populations.

From Science Daily