I. ˈen noun
( plural n's or ns ˈenz)
Usage: often capitalized, often attributive
Date: before 12th century
1.
a. : the 14th letter of the English alphabet
b. : a graphic representation of this letter
c. : a speech counterpart of orthographic n
2. : a graphic device for reproducing the letter n
3.
a. : one designated n especially as the 14th in order or class
b. : an indefinite number ; especially : a constant integer or a variable taking on integral values
4. : something shaped like the letter N
5. : the haploid or gametic number of chromosomes
6. : en 2
II. abbreviation
1. name
2. nano-
3. navy
4. net
5. neuter
6. usually italic neutron
7. noon
8. normal
9. north; northern
10. note
11. noun
12. number