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Noun
pl: xes

When used as a mathematical variable, this symbol is typically treated as an abstract entity and does not follow standard noun pluralization in equations, though it can be referred to as an x-value in a coordinate system.

In social correspondence, particularly in British and American English, the symbol represents a kiss. It is frequently paired with 'o' (representing a hug) in the sequence 'xoxo'. This usage is highly informal and restricted to personal messages, where the number of x's often conveys the level of affection.

Meanings

Nounx

The twenty-fourth letter of the English alphabet.

The word taxi starts with the letter x in some phonetic transcriptions.

Nounx

A symbol used in mathematics to represent an unknown variable or a specific coordinate on a graph.

Solve for x in the equation 2x + 5 = 11.

Nounx

A mark used to indicate a choice on a form or to signify a mistake.

Put an x in the box next to your preferred candidate.

Nounx

A symbol used as a substitute for a signature by someone who cannot write.

The witness signed with an x at the bottom of the document.

Nounx

A symbol used at the end of a letter or message to represent a kiss.

She ended her text message with xoxo.

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