X

The Latin alphabet
	Aa	Bb	Cc	Dd
Ee	Ff	Gg	Hh	Ii	Jj
Kk	Ll	Mm	Nn	Oo	Pp
Qq	Rr	Ss	Tt	Uu	Vv
	Ww	Xx	Yy	Zz

X is the twenty-fourth (number 24) letter in the English alphabet. It sometimes makes a sound like ks (for example exit, next, fox), or if it is at the beginning of a word, it makes a sound like zzz (for example, xylophone).

Meanings for X

• In a general sense, X means something is unknown or secret, as in project X.
• X is also used often to show kisses, usually at the end of a letter or text message.
• In clothing X is used as a short letter for extra, such as XXL for extra-extra-large.
• In Roman numerals, X means ten.
• In internet terms, XXX indicates adult material, as in an XXX site.
• In x-ray, X stands for xeno, which is short for xenographic.