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1y
noun, often capitalized often attributive \ˈwī\
: the 25th letter of the English alphabet
mathematics —used to represent especially a second unknown quantity
—used in the phrase x, y, and z to refer to the second thing in a group of three unnamed things
plural y's or ys \ˈwīz\
Full Definition of Y
1
a : the 25th letter of the English alphabet b : a graphic representation of this letter c : a speech counterpart of orthographic y
2
: a graphic device for reproducing the letter y
3
: one designated y especially as the 25th in order or class or the second in order or class when x is made the first
4
: something shaped like the letter Y
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First Known Use of Y
before 12th century
2y
abbreviation
Definition of Y
1
yard
2
year
1Y
noun \ˈwī\
See 2Y
symbol
Definition of Y
yttrium
Y Defined for Kids
y
noun , often cap \ˈwī\
plural y's or ys \ˈwīz\
Definition of Y for Kids
: the 25th letter of the English alphabet
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