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X
see synonyms of xNoun
the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system
3. adam, cristal, disco biscuit, ecstasy, go, hug drug, x, xtc
street names for methylenedioxymethamphetamine
Adjective
WordNet Lexical Database for English. Princeton University. 2010.
X
see synonyms of xnounWord forms: plural x's, X's or Xs
1.
the 24th letter and 19th consonant of the modern English alphabet
2.
a speech sound sequence represented by this letter, in English pronounced as ks or gz or, in initial position, z, as in xylophone
symbol for
1. business, banking, finance
ex
2. mathematics
the x-axis or a coordinate measured along the x-axis in a Cartesian coordinate system
3.
an algebraic variable
symbol for
1. (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.
(on letters, cards, etc) denoting a kiss
4.
(on ballot papers, etc) indicating choice
5.
(on examination papers, etc) indicating error
6.
for Christ; Christian
7. (Roman numeral)
ten
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X
see synonyms of x noun
1.
a mark shaped like an X used:
a.
to represent the signature of a person who cannot write
b.
to indicate a particular point on a map, diagram, etc.
c.
as a symbol for a kiss in letters, etc.
d.
to indicate the degree of fineness of flour, sugar, etc.
2.
the Roman numeral 10: with a superior bar (57473), 10,000: XX = 20, XXX = 30, and X before another Roman numeral expresses a number 10 less than that numeral (XC = 90)
3.
a person or thing unknown or unrevealed
4. US
a film rating meaning that no one under the age of seventeen is to be admitted
1.
Christ
used also in combination, as in Xmas2.
extra
Electricity
reactance
nounWord forms: plural X's or x's
1.
the twenty-fourth letter of the English alphabet: from a western form of the Greek alphabet
2.
any of the speech sounds that this letter represents, as, in English, the (ks) of
lax, (gz) of exact, ( (kʃ) ; ksh) ) of anxious, ( (ɡʒ) ; gzh) ) of luxurious, or (z) of xylophone
3.
a type or impression for x or X
4.
the twenty-fourth in a sequence or group
5.
an object shaped like X
adjective
6.
of x or X
7.
twenty-fourth in a sequence or group
8.
shaped like X
verb transitiveWord forms: x-ed or x'd, x-ing or x'ing
1.
to indicate (one's choice or answer) by or as by marking with an X
2.
to delete or cancel (written or printed matter) with or as with one or more X's
usually used with out noun
3.
one's choice or answer (on a ballot, test, etc.)
noun Ancient Mathematics
1.
the first of a set of unknown quantities, y usually being second
2.
a variable
3.
an abscissa
extra
1.
by (in indicating dimensions)
3 ft x 4 ft
2.
the power of magnification (in optical instruments)
3. Ancient Mathematics
times
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X
see synonyms of xn.
A movie rating indicating that admission will not be granted to anyone under the age of 17.
n. pl. x's or X's also xs or Xs
1. The 24th letter of the modern English alphabet.
2. Any of the speech sounds represented by the letter x.
3. The 24th in a series.
4. Something shaped like the letter X.
5. A mark inscribed to represent the signature of one who is unable to sign one's name.
6. An unknown or unnamed factor, thing, or person.
tr.v. x'd, x'ing, x's or X'd or X'ing or X's
1. To mark or sign with an X.
2. To delete, cancel, or obliterate with a series of X's. Often used with out.
1. The symbol for reactance.
2. also x The symbol for the Roman numeral 10.
3. A symbol for the word cross. Used in combination, as in Xing for crossing or motoX for motocross.
The symbol for abscissa.
abbr.
1. Christ (Greek Χριστος, Khristos)
2. Christian
3. or x ex
4. ex dividend
5. or x experimental
6. extra
7.
a. extreme
b. extremely
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