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- noun mathematics The
golden ratio , anirrational number with a value of approximately 1.618033988 which expresses the relationship that thesum of two quantities is to the larger quantity as the larger is to the smaller.
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lampbane commented on the word φ
The golden ratio.
October 26, 2008
fbharjo commented on the word φ
square root of 5 ± 1 divided by 2 = phi or (1 over phi or phi minus 1)..... the continuing fraction of 1
October 26, 2008
bilby commented on the word φ
Rubbish. It's an onion kebab.
October 26, 2008
seanahan commented on the word φ
See also phi.
October 27, 2008