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X2 symbol 1 math (usually x) an unknown quantity; the first of a pair or group of unknown quantities. See also Y3, Z3. 2 the Roman numeral for 10. 3 a film classified as suitable for people over the age of 17 (in the USA) or 18 (in the UK; now replaced by '18'). 4 a mark used a to symbolize a kiss; b to indicate an error; c as the signature of an illiterate person, etc. 5 Christ, as in Xmas.
ETYMOLOGY: from X = chi, letter of the Greek alphabet, and the first letter of Christos, the Greek form of Christ.
X2 symbol 1 math (usually x) an unknown quantity; the first of a pair or group of unknown quantities. See also Y3, Z3. 2 the Roman numeral for 10. 3 a film classified as suitable for people over the age of 17 (in the USA) or 18 (in the UK; now replaced by '18'). 4 a mark used a to symbolize a kiss; b to indicate an error; c as the signature of an illiterate person, etc. 5 Christ, as in Xmas.
ETYMOLOGY: from X = chi, letter of the Greek alphabet, and the first letter of Christos, the Greek form of Christ.
X2 symbol 1 math (usually x) an unknown quantity; the first of a pair or group of unknown quantities. See also Y3, Z3. 2 the Roman numeral for 10. 3 a film classified as suitable for people over the age of 17 (in the USA) or 18 (in the UK; now replaced by '18'). 4 a mark used a to symbolize a kiss; b to indicate an error; c as the signature of an illiterate person, etc. 5 Christ, as in Xmas.
ETYMOLOGY: from X = chi, letter of the Greek alphabet, and the first letter of Christos, the Greek form of Christ.
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