Definition of k
(Entry 1 of 4)
1a
: the 11th letter of the English alphabet
b
: a graphic representation of this letter
c
: a speech counterpart of orthographic k
2
: a graphic device for reproducing the letter k
3
: one designated k especially as the 11th in order or class
4
: something shaped like the letter K
5
: a unit vector parallel to the z-axis
7
[kilo-]
: a unit of computer storage capacity equal to 1024 bytes
uses 350K of disk space
Definition of k (Entry 2 of 4)
1
karat
2
kindergarten
3
king
4
kitchen
5
knit
6
knot
7
koruna
8
kosher
—often enclosed in a circle
9
kyat
Definition of K (Entry 3 of 4)
1
Kelvin
2
kilometer
K
symbolDefinition of K (Entry 4 of 4)
potassium
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The first known use of k was before the 12th century
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