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F/X

plural noun
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\ ˌef-ˈeks How to pronounce F/X (audio) \
variants: or FX

Definition of F/X

 (Entry 1 of 2)

: special effects

FX

abbreviation

Definition of FX (Entry 2 of 2)

foreign exchange

First Known Use of F/X

Plural noun

1985, in the meaning defined above

History and Etymology for F/X

Plural noun

letter names ef and ex representing effects

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“F/X.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/F%2FX. Accessed 20 May. 2022.

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