v meaning and definition

V noun

Definition of V (noun)

1. a unit of potential equal to the potential difference between two points on a conductor carrying a current of 1 ampere when the power dissipated between the two points is 1 watt; equivalent to the potential difference across a resistance of 1 ohm when 1 ampere of current flows through it
   • synonyms: volt
2. a soft silvery white toxic metallic element used in steel alloys; it occurs in several complex minerals including carnotite and vanadinite
   • synonyms: atomic number 23, vanadium
3. the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one
   • synonyms: 5, cinque, fin, five, fivesome, Little Phoebe, pentad, Phoebe, quint, quintet, quintuplet
4. the 22nd letter of the Roman alphabet
5. the 22nd letter of the Roman alphabet

V adjective

Definition of v (adjective)

1. being one more than four
   • synonyms: 5, five