G
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/dʒiː/
seventh letter
Etymology
Etymology Information
'G' originates from the Latin alphabet, specifically the letter 'G', which was derived from the Greek letter 'gamma'.
Historical Evolution
'G' changed from the Greek letter 'gamma' and eventually became the modern English letter 'G'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it represented the sound /g/ in Greek, and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the seventh letter of the English alphabet.
The word 'goat' starts with the letter G.
Noun 2
a unit of gravitational force equivalent to the force exerted by gravity at the Earth's surface.
The pilot experienced 5 Gs during the maneuver.
Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:42