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Syllabification: (Q)
Pronunciation: /kyo͞o/
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Definition of Q

abbreviation

  • quarter (used to refer to a specified quarter of the fiscal year):we expect to have an exceptional Q4
  • queen (used especially in describing card games and recording moves in chess):17.Qb4
  • question:Q: What’s the problem? A: I don’t feel well
  • Theology denoting the hypothetical source of the passages shared by the gospels of Matthew and Luke, but not found in Mark.
    [probably from German Quelle 'source']

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