R


Meaning of R in English

n.

Pronunciation: ' är

Function: noun

Inflected Form: plural r's or rs \ ' ärz \

Usage: often cap

often attrib

before 12th century

1 a : the 18th letter of the English alphabet b : a graphic representation of this letter c : a speech counterpart of orthographic r

2 : a graphic device for reproducing the letter r

3 : one designated r especially as the 18th in order or class

4 : something shaped like the letter R

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