Meaning & Definition of word "Mu"

Mu

/mjuː/

1. The twelfth letter of the Greek alphabet (Μ, μ), used in various contexts in science and mathematics.
- Example: In physics, mu is often used to represent the coefficient of friction.
2. A symbol in statistics representing the population mean.
- Example: The value of mu indicated that the average test score was higher than expected.
3. In Buddhist philosophy, 'mu' is a term meaning 'nothing' or 'not' used in the context of Zen koans.
- Example: The master asked if a dog has Buddha nature, to which the student replied 'mu.'

1. To express the sound 'mu', often used to refer to the sound a cow makes.
- Example: The cow mued softly as I approached the barn.

Greek 'mu', the name of the letter M in the Greek alphabet.

mu about:

To be noncommittal or ambiguous.

mu state:

A condition of indecision or neutrality.

mute:

To silence or reduce sound.

murmur:

A soft, indistinct sound made by a person or group of people.

Meaning: A vague or non-specific response.

Example Sentence: When I asked about the plans, she just said 'mu.'

Meaning: An expression of confusion or uncertainty.

Example Sentence: He looked at me with a 'mu' when I asked him the question.