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1q

noun, often capitalized often attributive \ˈkyü\

: the 17th letter of the English alphabet

plural q's or qs \ˈkyüz\

Full 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
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First Known Use of Q

before 12th century

Other Alphabet Terms

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

2q

abbreviation

Definition of Q

1
quart
2
quartile
3
quarto
4
queen
5
query
6
question
7
quetzal
8
quire
Q Defined for Kids

q

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

Definition of Q for Kids

:  the 17th letter of the English alphabet

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