f
[ ˈef]
[ˈef]
plural f's or fs\ ˈefs \
1a : the 6th letter of the English alphabet
b : a graphic representation of this letter
c : a speech counterpart of orthographic f
2 : the fourth tone of a C-major scale
3 : a graphic device for reproducing the letter f
4 : one designated f especially as the sixth in order or class
5a : a grade rating a student's work as failing
b : one graded or rated with an F
6 : something shaped like the letter F
First Known Use of f
Noun
before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a
Dictionary Entries near f
More Definitions forf
: the sixth letter of the English alphabet
: a musical note or key referred to by the letter F : the fourth tone of a C-major scale
: a grade that is given to a student who is doing very poor work
1 : the sixth letter of the English alphabet
2 : a grade that shows a student's work is failing
3 : a musical note referred to by the letter F