Definition of g
(Entry 1 of 4)
1a
: the 7th letter of the English alphabet
b
: a graphic representation of this letter
c
: a speech counterpart of orthographic g
2
: the fifth tone of a C-major scale
3
: a graphic device for reproducing the letter g
4
: one designated g especially as the seventh in order or class
5
[gravity]
: acceleration of gravity
also
: a unit of force that is equal to the force exerted by gravity on a body at rest and is used to indicate the force to which a body is subjected when undergoing acceleration
6
[grand]
slang
: a sum of $1000
7
: something shaped like the letter G
Definition of g (Entry 2 of 4)
1
acceleration of gravity; gravity
2
game
3
gauge
4
gelding
5
gender
6
generation
7
good
8
gram
Definition of G (Entry 3 of 4)
1
German
2
giga-
3
guanine
4
Gulf
Definition of G (Entry 4 of 4)
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The first known use of g was before the 12th century
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