q Synonyms
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q Meaning
q (n)
the 17th letter of the Roman alphabet
q ()
the seventeenth letter of the English alphabet, has but one sound (that of k), and is always followed by u, the two letters together being sounded like kw, except in some words in which the u is silent. See Guide to Pronunciation, / 249. is not found in Anglo-Saxon, cw being used instead of qu; as in cwic, quick; cwen, queen. The name (k/) is from the French ku, which is from the Latin name of the same letter; its form is from the Latin, which derived it, through a Greek alphabet, from the Ph/nician, the ultimate origin being Egyptian.
q Sentence Examples
- "Q" is the seventeenth letter of the English alphabet.
- In Scrabble, the letter "Q" is worth 10 points.
- "Q" is a relatively uncommon letter in English words.
- The word "queue" starts with the letter "Q."
- Some people find it challenging to think of words that begin with "Q."
- The abbreviation "Q" is often used in formal correspondence to indicate a question.
- In computing, "Q" can refer to a programming language developed by Arthur Whitney.
- "Q" is a letter with a unique sound, often followed by "U" in English words.
- The phrase "Q&A" stands for "questions and answers."
- The character "Q" is also the name of a fictional entity in the Star Trek franchise, known for its mischievous and omnipotent nature.
FAQs About the word q
the 17th letter of the Roman alphabetthe seventeenth letter of the English alphabet, has but one sound (that of k), and is always followed by u, the two letters
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"Q" is the seventeenth letter of the English alphabet.
In Scrabble, the letter "Q" is worth 10 points.
"Q" is a relatively uncommon letter in English words.
The word "queue" starts with the letter "Q."
