K, k
[ key ]
/ keɪ /
noun, plural K's or Ks, k's or ks.
the eleventh letter of the English alphabet, a consonant.
any sound represented by the letter K or k, as in bilk, kit, or sick.
something having the shape of a K.
a written or printed representation of the letter K or k.
a device, as a printer's type, for reproducing the letter K or k.
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Definition for k (2 of 11)
Definition for k (3 of 11)
K
Ecology.
carrying capacity.
Definition for k (4 of 11)
K1
the number 1000: The salary offered is $20K.
Origin of K
1abbreviation of kilo-
Definition for k (5 of 11)
Origin of K
1From the New Latin word kalium
Definition for k (6 of 11)
K2
Chess. king.
Physics. Kelvin.
Music. Köchel listing.
kindergarten: a K–12 boarding school.
Real Estate. kitchen.
Definition for k (7 of 11)
K2
Symbol.
Definition for k (8 of 11)
kk
or k
interjection Informal.
(used in text messages and other digital communications) okay; OK.
Definition for k (9 of 11)
k.
Definition for k (10 of 11)
Definition for k (11 of 11)
kappa
[ kap-uh ]
/ ˈkæp ə /
noun
the tenth letter of the Greek alphabet (K, k).
the consonant sound represented by this letter.
Origin of kappa
< Greek káppa < Semitic; see kaph
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British Dictionary definitions for k (1 of 5)
k
K
/ (keɪ) /
noun plural k's, K's or Ks
the 11th letter and 8th consonant of the modern English alphabet
a speech sound represented by this letter, usually a voiceless velar stop, as in kitten
See five Ks
British Dictionary definitions for k (2 of 5)
k
symbol for
kilo(s)
maths the unit vector along the z-axis
British Dictionary definitions for k (3 of 5)
K
symbol for
abbreviation for
Cambodia (international car registration)
Word Origin for K
(for sense 3) from New Latin kalium; (for sense 6) from kilo-; (for sense 8) from Kampuchea
British Dictionary definitions for k (4 of 5)
K
K.
abbreviation for
Köchel: indicating the serial number in the catalogue (1862) of the works of Mozart made by Ludwig von Köchel (1800–77)
British Dictionary definitions for k (5 of 5)
kappa
/ (ˈkæpə) /
noun
the tenth letter in the Greek alphabet (Κ, κ), a consonant, transliterated as c or k
Word Origin for kappa
Greek, of Semitic origin
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Medical definitions for k
kappa
[ kăp′ə ]
n.
The tenth letter of the Greek alphabet.
adj.
Relating to or characterizing a polypeptide chain that is one of two types of light chains present in immunoglobins.
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Scientific definitions for k (1 of 2)
K
Abbreviation of kelvin
The symbol for potassium.
Scientific definitions for k (2 of 2)
potassium
[ pə-tăs′ē-əm ]
K
A soft, highly reactive, silvery-white metallic element of the alkali group occurring in nature only in compounds. It is essential for the growth of plants and is used especially in fertilizers and soaps. Atomic number 19; atomic weight 39.098; melting point 63.65°C; boiling point 774°C; specific gravity 0.862; valence 1. See Periodic Table.
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