Q


Meaning of Q in English

n.

Pronunciation: ' kyü

Function: noun

Inflected Form: plural q's or qs \ ' kyüz \

Usage: often cap

often attrib

before 12th century

1 a : 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

Merriam Webster Collegiate English Dictionary.      Merriam Webster - Энциклопедический словарь английского языка.