x
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
The twenty-fourth letter of the English alphabet.
The word taxi starts with the letter x in some phonetic transcriptions.
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.
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.