x
x1 definition
x or X (eks)
- the twenty-fourth letter of the English alphabet: from a western form of the Greek alphabet
- any of the speech sounds that this letter represents, as, in English, the (ks) of lax, (gz) of exact, (ks̸h) of anxious, (gz̸h) of luxurious, or (z) of xylophone
- a type or impression for x or X
- the twenty-fourth in a sequence or group
- an object shaped like
adjective
- of x or X
- twenty-fourth in a sequence or group
- shaped like
x2 definition
x (eks)
transitive verb x-ed or x'd, x-ing or x'ing
- to indicate (one's choice or answer) by or as by marking with an
- to delete or cancel (written or printed matter) with or as with one or more 's: usually used with out
noun
one's choice or answer (on a ballot, test, etc.)
x3 definition
x (eks)
noun
- the first of a set of unknown quantities, y usually being second
- a variable
- an abscissa
x4 definition
x
extra
x5 definition
x
- by (in indicating dimensions) 3 ft x 4 ft
- the power of magnification (in optical instruments)
- Math. times
X1 definition
X (eks)
noun
- a mark shaped like an used:
- to represent the signature of a person who cannot write
- to indicate a particular point on a map, diagram, etc.
- as a symbol for a kiss in letters, etc.
- to indicate the degree of fineness of flour, sugar, etc.
- the Roman numeral 10: with a superior bar (), 10,000: XX = 20, XXX = 30, and X before another Roman numeral expresses a number 10 less than that numeral (XC = 90)
- a person or thing unknown or unrevealed
- ☆ a film rating meaning that no one under the age of seventeen is to be admitted
X Idioms
X's and O's
☆ Informal the basic elements of a specified field of work, knowledge, etc.; often, specif., the plays and strategies used in a particular sport
X2 definition
X
Etymology: see XP
Christ: used also in combination, as in Xmas- extra
X3 definition
X
Elec. reactance
Webster's New World College Dictionary Copyright © 2009 by Wiley Publishing, Inc., Cleveland, Ohio.
Used by arrangement with John Wiley & Sons, Inc.
Comments
Improve this definition.
Share on Facebook