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x, X [ɛks] n pl x's, X's, Xs 1. (Linguistics) the 24th letter and 19th consonant of the modern English alphabet 2. (Linguistics / Phonetics & Phonology) a speech sound sequence represented by this letter, in English pronounced as ks or gz or, in initial position, z, as in xylophone x symbol for 1. (Business / Commerce) (Economics, Accounting & Finance / Banking & Finance) Commerce banking finance ex 2. (Mathematics) Maths the x-axis or a coordinate measured along the x-axis in a Cartesian coordinate system 3. (Mathematics) an algebraic variable X symbol for 1. (Performing Arts) (formerly, in Britain) a. indicating a film that may not be publicly shown to anyone under 18. Since 1982 replaced by symbol 18 b. (as modifier) an X film 2. denoting any unknown, unspecified, or variable factor, number, person, or thing 3. (Communication Arts / Printing, Lithography & Bookbinding) (on letters, cards, etc.) denoting a kiss 4. (Government, Politics & Diplomacy) (on ballot papers, etc.) indicating choice 5. (Social Science / Education) (on examination papers, etc.) indicating error 6. (Christianity / Ecclesiastical Terms) for Christ; Christian [from the form of the Greek letter khi (Χ), first letter of Khristos Christ] 7. (Mathematics) the Roman numeral for ten See Roman numerals X, x (ɛks) n., pl. Xs X's, xs x's. 1. the 24th letter of the English alphabet, a consonant. 2. any spoken sound represented by this letter. 3. something shaped like an X. 4. a written or printed representation of the letter X or x. x (ɛks) v.t. x-ed x'd (ɛkst) x-ing x'ing (ˈɛk sɪŋ) 1. to cross out or mark with an x (often fol. by out): to x out an error. 2. to indicate choice, as on a ballot or examination (often fol. by in): to x in the candidate of your choice. [1840–50] X 1. experimental. 2. extra. 3. Slang. ecstasy (def. 5). X Symbol. 1. the 24th in order or in a series. 2. (sometimes l.c.) the Roman numeral for 10. Compare Roman numerals. 3. Christ. 4. Christian. 5. cross. 6. reactance. 7. a. a motion-picture rating applied to sexually graphic or explicit films. b. (formerly) such a rating advising that persons under the age of 17 would not be admitted to the film. Compare G (def. 2), NC-17, PG, PG-13, R (def. 4). 8. a person, thing, agency, factor, etc., of unknown identity. 9. Chem. (formerly) xenon. x 2. experimental. 3. extra. x Symbol. 1. an unknown quantity or a variable. 2. (used at the end of letters, telegrams, etc., to indicate a kiss.) 3. (used to indicate multiplication) times: 8 x 8 = 64. 4. (used between figures indicating dimensions) by: 3〃x 4〃 (read: “three inches by four inches”). 5. power of magnification: a 50x telescope. 6. (used as a signature by an illiterate person.) 7. cross. 8. (used to indicate a particular place or point on a map or diagram.) 9. (used to indicate choice, as on a ballot or examination.) 10. (used to indicate an error or incorrect answer, as on a test.) 11. a person or thing of unknown identity.
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Translations X x [ˈɛks] n (= letter) → X m, x m X for Xmas → X comme Xavier (for unspecified person, thing, number) → X m Dr. X → Dr X. (MATHEMATICS) (in equation) → x m (at end of a letter) (= kiss) croix marquée en signe d'affection à la fin d'une lettre (on map) → croix f X marks the spot → L'endroit est marqué d'une croix. X chromosome n → chromosome m X X, x n → X nt, → x nt (Math, fig) → x; Mr X → Herr X; X pounds → x Pfund; X marks the spot → die Stelle ist mit einem Kreuzchen gekennzeichnet (dated Brit) X-certificate film → für Jugendliche nicht geeigneter Film, für Jugendliche ab 18 Jahren freigegebener Film X (esp US sl) abbr of ecstasy → Ecstasy nt Want to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit the webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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