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/ɛl/
letter, shape
Etymology
Etymology Information
'L' originates from the Latin alphabet, specifically the letter 'L', which was derived from the Greek letter 'Lambda'.
Historical Evolution
'Lambda' transformed into the Latin letter 'L', and eventually became the modern English letter 'L'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it represented the sound /l/, and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the 12th letter of the English alphabet.
The word 'love' starts with the letter L.
Noun 2
a shape resembling the letter L.
The room was designed in an L-shape.
Last updated: 2025/03/05 07:11