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1s
noun, often capitalized often attributive \ˈes\
: the 19th letter of the English alphabet
plural s's or ss \ˈe-səz\
Full Definition of S
1
a : the 19th letter of the English alphabet b : a graphic representation of this letter c : a speech counterpart of orthographic s
2
: a graphic device for reproducing the letter s
3
: one designated s especially as the 19th in order or class
4
[abbreviation for satisfactory] a : a grade rating a student's work as satisfactory b : one graded or rated with an S
5
: something shaped like the letter S
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First Known Use of S
before 12th century
2s
abbreviation
Definition of S
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sabbath
2
saint
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schilling
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scruple
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second; secondary
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section
7
senate
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series
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shilling
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[L signa] label
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siemens
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signor
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sine
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singular
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small
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smooth
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snow
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society
19
son
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sou
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subject
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symmetrical
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1S
abbreviation
Definition of S
1
satisfactory
2
short
3
standard deviation of a sample
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svedberg
2S
symbol
Definition of S
sulfur
S Defined for Kids
s
noun , often cap \ˈes\
plural s's or ss \ˈe-səz\
Definition of S for Kids
1
: the 19th letter of the English alphabet
2
: a grade rating a student's work as satisfactory
S
abbreviation
Definition of S for Kids
1
satisfactory
2
small
3
south
4
southern
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