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q

19 ENTRIES FOUND:

1q

noun, often capitalized often attributive \ˈkyü\
plural q's or qs\ˈkyüz\

Definition of Q

1
a : the 17th letter of the English alphabet b : a graphic representation of this letter c : a speech counterpart of orthographic q
2
: a graphic device for reproducing the letter q
3
: one designated q especially as the 17th in order or class
4
: something shaped like the letter Q

Examples of Q

  1. The word quart begins with a q.
  2. The word quart begins with q.

First Known Use of Q

before 12th century

Other Alphabet Terms

cuneiform, linear, minuscule, pictograph, rune, symbology, wedge

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