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q



[ ˈkyü]



q   
noun
[ˈkyü]
plural q's or qs\ ˈkyüz \

Definition of q

 (Entry 1 of 2)

1a : 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



First Known Use of q

Noun

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a



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q

noun

English Language Learners Definition of q

: the 17th letter of the English alphabet

q

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

Kids Definition of q

: the 17th letter of the English alphabet