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/piː/
16th letter
Etymology
Etymology Information
'P' originates from the Greek letter 'Pi', which was derived from the Phoenician letter 'Pe', where 'Pe' meant 'mouth'.
Historical Evolution
'Pe' transformed into the Greek letter 'Pi', and eventually became the modern English letter 'P'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it represented the sound 'p', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the 16th letter of the English alphabet.
The word 'apple' starts with the letter 'A' and ends with the letter 'E'.
Last updated: 2025/04/20 01:20