Definition of XI

xi

Plural: xis

Noun

  • The 14th letter of the Greek alphabet (uppercase Ξ, lowercase ξ).
  • the cardinal number that is the sum of ten and one
  • the 14th letter of the Greek alphabet
  • The 14th letter of Classical and Modern Greek. The 15th in Ancient and Old Greek.
  • Either of a pair of hyperons having spin 1/2, which decay into a lambda particle and a pion.

Adjective Satellite

  • being one more than ten

Examples

  • A simple XI can sometimes open up the board for bigger Scrabble plays.

Origin / Etymology

From Ancient Greek ξεῖ (xeî), ξῖ (xî).

Synonyms

11, eleven

Scrabble Score: 9

xi: valid Scrabble (US) TWL Word
xi: valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
xi: valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 9

xi: valid Words With Friends Word