The difference between Golden mean and Golden ratio

When used as nouns, golden mean means a position of balance between excess and deficiency, whereas golden ratio means the irrational number (approximately 1.618), usually denoted by the greek letter φ (phi), which is equal the sum of its own reciprocal and 1, or, equivalently, is such that the ratio of 1 to the number is equal to the ratio of its reciprocal to 1.


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  1. Golden mean as a noun:

    A position of balance between excess and deficiency.

  1. Golden ratio as a noun (geometry):

    The irrational number (approximately 1.618), usually denoted by the Greek letter φ (phi), which is equal the sum of its own reciprocal and 1, or, equivalently, is such that the ratio of 1 to the number is equal to the ratio of its reciprocal to 1.

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    "synonyms: golden number"