C
|C|
/siː/
third letter
Etymology
'C' originates from the Latin alphabet, specifically the letter 'C,' which was derived from the Greek letter 'Gamma' (Γ), where it represented the 'g' sound.
'Gamma' transformed into the Etruscan letter 'C,' which eventually became the modern English letter 'C' through the Latin alphabet.
Initially, it represented the 'g' sound, but over time it evolved to represent the 'k' sound in English.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the third letter of the English alphabet.
The word 'cat' starts with the letter C.
Noun 2
a grade indicating satisfactory performance, typically in academic settings.
She received a C in mathematics.
Noun 3
a musical note corresponding to the first degree of the diatonic scale of C major.
The song starts on a C note.
Last updated: 2025/01/21 13:13