X

X is the twenty-fourth letter of the Latin alphabet. It is also the form of St Andrew's Cross.

/ks/ was in Ancient Greece written as Chi 'Χ' (Western Greek) or Xi 'Ξ' (Eastern Greek). In the end, Chi was standardized as /k_h/ (/x/ in Modern Greek) as well as Xi for /ks/. But the Etruscans took over X from older Western Greek, therefore, it stood for /ks/ in Etruscan and /ks/ and /gs/ [gz] in Latin. Only in Kurdish, Azeri, Uzbek, Tatar and Lojban as well as the IPA and SAMPA (the latter is used here) is X pronounced [x] (as in German Bach). Some scholars claim that Latin X is not identical with Greek Χ.

It is also controversial whether Psi, Chi (Khi) and Xi are Greek inventions or whether they are ultimately of Semitic origin.

The letter X is not used in the Italian language, except for words borrowed from other languages, or names of foreigners. No words in the Basic English vocabulary begin with X, but it occurs in words beginning with other letters.

The letter X is spoken as X-ray in the NATO phonetic alphabet.

Meanings for X

In a general sense, X represents an unknown or secret, as in project X or mister X.
Members of the Nation of Islam change their surnames to "X" to symbolize that their African names were lost in slavery, an example is Malcolm X.
In aeronautics, X is the designation given to an experimental aircraft of the US government, for instance, the X-1 rocketplane that first broke the sound barrier. It is also a prefix to experimental types of US military aircraft, for instance, the XB-70.
In anime, X is the title of a series based on the manga X/1999 (see X (anime)).
In art X alludes to the infinite joy of creation.
In astronomy, Planet X is a hypothetical planet in the Solar System beyond the orbit of Pluto.
In beverages, X is a symbol for an alcoholic proof of 50; multiple Xes indicate multiples of 50.
In cabalistic philosophy X references both birth and death.
In clothing X is used as an abbreviation for extra, such as XXL for extra-extra-large or XM for extra-medium.
In computing:
- X is the name of a free graphical windowing system developed at MIT and standard on Unix and Linux; see X Window System.
- X is often used as a symbol of multiplication, as in denoting the spin (and, later, transfer) speed of CDs and DVDs compared to an original standard speed. This usage is a corruption of the multiplication symbol ×. The data transfer speed for 1X CDs is 153,600 bytes/second and one for 1X DVDs is 1,385,000 bytes/second (approximately 9.02 times faster).
- X is used as an abbreviation for the Apple operating system Mac OS X.
- x is the repetition operator in Perl programming language.
In French education, X is a nickname for the École Polytechnique.
In electrical engineering, X is the symbol for reactance.
In English,
- X is an abbreviation for Christ, as in Xmas (Christmas), X(t)ian (Christian), and Xianity (Christianity).
- X is a symbol for a kiss, as in love notes. (See Hugs and Kisses.)
- X is an abbreviation for cross in words like Xing (crossing), or to sign with a cross (often for illiteracy).
- X also serves as other abbreviations, such as Xtal (Crystal), reXn (reaction), Xlation (translation), and SXSW (South by Southwest Festival).
In American slang, X is often used as an abbreviation of ecstasy (MDMA), a synthetic drug.
In film
- X is a rating given to films suitable for an adult-only audience; see X-rated. NC-17 has replaced the X rating in the US. The UK replaced the X rating with the 18 certificate. Australia retains the X rating.
- X is the name of a 1928 German film; see X (film)
- The X-Files was a popular 1990s American science fiction television series.
In financial securities, X is the stock symbol for United States Steel Corporation.
In games, X is representation for a cross in games like tic tac toe (naughts and crosses)
In genetics X denotes the X chromosome.
- In gender XX denotes female in the XY sex-determination system.
In mathematics,
- x commonly represents an unknown variable. Even though any letter can be used, x is the most common by far. This usage can be traced back to the Arabic word ?ay 'thing' which was spelled with an initial x in Old Spanish or (according to other sources) an abbreviation of Latin causa which was the translation of Arabic š.
- x is the usual symbol for the variable represented on the horizontal axis (ordinate) in analytic geometry.
- x means 10 in Roman numbers
In military science, X is the US Navy hull classification symbol for Submersible Craft.
In photography X denotes exact time in flash synchronization.
In physics, the X-ray is a form of electromagnetic radiation.
In popular music,
- X is the name of a Los Angeles punk rock band (see X (US band)).
- X is the name of an Australian punk rock band (see X (Australian band)).
- X was the initial name of the Japanese visual kei rock band X Japan.
In pornography XXX relates, unsurprisingly, to sex.
As the first letter of a postal code,
- In Canada, X stands for Nunavut and the Northwest Territories.
In U.S. politics, X is the pseudonym of the person who blew the whistle on the Watergate crisis.
In U.S. public policy, X is the author (George F. Kennan) of the X article published in Foreign Affairs.
In Roman numerals, X denotes ten.
In semiotics, an X over something denotes elimination, prohibition or erasure.
In sociology X denotes Generation X.
X is a symbol worn on the hand to denote that someone is straight edge. It is also frequently tattooed on other parts of the body, or worn on clothing, sometimes in triplicate (XXX). Straight-edgers frequently also append Xs to their names, i.e. write their names with Xs, such that 'Jack' would be written XjackX. Straight edge itself is comonly abbreviated to 'sxe' (S.E. with an X in the middle).
In superhero comic books, an X usually denotes a connection to the popular X-Men franchise, especially when used as a prefix.
In treasure-hunting X is used to designate the location of treasure, i.e. X marks the spot.
In video games, X is the name of the main character in the Mega Man spinoff, Mega Man X.
X is a rollercoaster at Six Flags Magic Mountain.
X is a Japanese manga title produced by CLAMP which has also been adapted into a 1996 feature film and a 2001 television series. It is also known by the title X/1999.

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Some scholars claim that Latin X is not identical with Greek Χ. Besides her awards gained during her solo performing years, Beyoncé also has a host of other awards with Destiny's Child. Only in Kurdish, Azeri, Uzbek, Tatar and Lojban as well as the IPA and SAMPA (the latter is used here) is X pronounced [x] (as in German Bach). She's not sexy, she hasn't got a great body and she's not a great singer." He went on to defend Ashlee Simpson, something even the paper's editors found outrageous. But the Etruscans took over X from older Western Greek, therefore, it stood for /ks/ in Etruscan and /ks/ and /gs/ [gz] in Latin. "I find the whole Beyoncé thing really mystifying. In the end, Chi was standardized as /k_h/ (/x/ in Modern Greek) as well as Xi for /ks/. Simon Cowell, CEO of the BMG publishing house has openly criticized Beyoncé Knowles in the January 2005 edition of Esquire magazine.

/ks/ was in Ancient Greece written as Chi 'Χ' (Western Greek) or Xi 'Ξ' (Eastern Greek). She is also set to play Deena Jones in the adaptation of the Broadway musical Dreamgirls, set for release in 2006. It is also the form of St Andrew's Cross. The film is scheduled for release in 2005. X is the twenty-fourth letter of the Latin alphabet. Beyoncé is currently in post-production for The Pink Panther in which she plays role of Xania, appearing opposite Steve Martin who plays Inspector Clouseau.
. In a Universal Music poll conducted in 2004, Beyoncé beat out Britney Spears and Christina Aguilera to be crowned the "Princess of Pop".

It is also known by the title X/1999. Both have also made the Top 10 of the Billboard Hot 100. X is a Japanese manga title produced by CLAMP which has also been adapted into a 1996 feature film and a 2001 television series. Fresh off the success of "Baby Boy", Beyoncé released her third solo single, "Me Myself And I" towards the end of 2003; Dangerously In Love's fourth single, "Naughty Girl", came out in mid-2004. X is a rollercoaster at Six Flags Magic Mountain. The same year, Beyoncé was Punk'd by Ashton Kutcher just couple minutes after ruining Christmas at Universal Studios Hollywood. In video games, X is the name of the main character in the Mega Man spinoff, Mega Man X. Unlike Beyoncé's own singles, the song did not become popular, although the movie was a moderate success.

X marks the spot. and recorded a song for it called "Fighting Temptation", with rappers Missy Elliott, Free, and MC Lyte. In treasure-hunting X is used to designate the location of treasure, i.e. Around the same time, Beyoncé starred in the movie The Fighting Temptations opposite Cuba Gooding Jr. In superhero comic books, an X usually denotes a connection to the popular X-Men franchise, especially when used as a prefix. It, too, went on to become one of the biggest hits of 2003, dominating radio airplay for the fall of 2003. with an X in the middle). Towards the end of the summer, "Baby Boy", Dangerously In Love's second single, which featured reggae star Sean Paul, began to climb the charts.

Straight edge itself is comonly abbreviated to 'sxe' (S.E. "The way the world is now, who cares?" said Chapman Grant, "who knows? If the old guy were alive, he might have enjoyed it.". write their names with Xs, such that 'Jack' would be written XjackX. President Grant's great-grandsons Ulysses Grant Dietz and Chapman Foster Grant, spoke up on Knowles' behalf. Straight-edgers frequently also append Xs to their names, i.e. Grant. It is also frequently tattooed on other parts of the body, or worn on clothing, sometimes in triplicate (XXX). On the televised celebration of July 4 in 2003, Beyoncé came under controversy from the Grant Memorial Association for her performance of "Crazy In Love", in which she danced in a "patently inappropriate" way on the steps of the tomb of President Ulysses S.

X is a symbol worn on the hand to denote that someone is straight edge. When single and album simultaneously topped the pop charts in both the US and the UK, she became the first act to achieve this feat since Men At Work in 1983 - in the '60s and '70s, it was performed by the Beatles, Simon and Garfunkel, and Rod Stewart. In sociology X denotes Generation X. This album has sold in excess of 6 million copies worldwide. In semiotics, an X over something denotes elimination, prohibition or erasure. Dangerously In Love went to the top of the album charts in the UK and Canada, as well as on both the American pop (Billboard 200) and R&B charts. In Roman numerals, X denotes ten. Its first single, "Crazy In Love", featured a propulsive riff and a guest rap from Jay-Z and rapidly became one of the biggest hits of that summer, staying at number one on the Billboard Hot 100 Singles chart for ten weeks.

Kennan) of the X article published in Foreign Affairs. In 2003, Beyoncé released her debut solo album Dangerously In Love. public policy, X is the author (George F. The song was included both on her debut solo album and on Luther's Dance With My Father set, and they shared the Grammy for Best R&B Performance By A Duo Or Group With Vocals. In U.S. In this version, the vocal parts are flipped around, with Luther taking Roberta's part and Beyoncé taking Donny's. politics, X is the pseudonym of the person who blew the whistle on the Watergate crisis. In the spring of 2003, Beyoncé remade a duet with Luther Vandross, called "The Closer I Get To You", originally performed by Roberta Flack and Donny Hathaway.

In U.S. The couple are engaged, and current rumours say that they will marry soon. In Canada, X stands for Nunavut and the Northwest Territories. During the fall of 2002, Beyoncé was the featured vocalist on Jay-Z's smash single, "'03 Bonnie And Clyde". As the first letter of a postal code,

. "Work It Out" was a top 10 hit in the UK and a top 40 hit in the Netherlands, Australia, and Ireland, despite being Beyoncé's biggest flop to date in her home country; in America, radio barely played the song and the video received very minor exposure, only on digital video channels, MTV Jams and VH1 Soul. In pornography XXX relates, unsurprisingly, to sex. She also recorded a song entitled "Work It Out", for the movie soundtrack.

X was the initial name of the Japanese visual kei rock band X Japan. The movie is in The Guinness Book of World Records as the Highest Box Office Comedy Film gross . X is the name of an Australian punk rock band (see X (Australian band)). In the summer of 2002, Beyoncé co-starred in the film Austin Powers in Goldmember opposite Mike Myers' role of Austin Powers, as Foxxy Cleopatra. X is the name of a Los Angeles punk rock band (see X (US band)). Beyoncé then turned to acting, starring alongside Mekhi Phifer in the MTV TV movie Carmen: A Hip Hopera without any previous training.This movie was the modern day equivalent to the 1954 musical Carmen which starred Harry Belafonte and Dorothy Dandridge. In popular music,

. She is the first African American woman and the second woman of any race to win the award.

In physics, the X-ray is a form of electromagnetic radiation. In 2001, Beyoncé won the Songwriter of the Year award, from the American Society of Composers, Authors, and Publishers Pop Music Awards. In photography X denotes exact time in flash synchronization. [1] (http://www.cnn.com/2005/SHOWBIZ/Music/06/13/music.destinys.child.ap/index.html). In military science, X is the US Navy hull classification symbol for Submersible Craft. On June 13, 2005, it was announced the group will disband after their world tour ends in the fall of 2005. x means 10 in Roman numbers. "Lose My Breath", "Soldier" and "Girl" all of these reached the top 10 Billboard album and singles charts respectively.

x is the usual symbol for the variable represented on the horizontal axis (ordinate) in analytic geometry. After Langford's arrest, safety seemed apparent and the release of Destiny Fulfilled went through. This usage can be traced back to the Arabic word ?ay 'thing' which was spelled with an initial x in Old Spanish or (according to other sources) an abbreviation of Latin causa which was the translation of Arabic š. Langford continued the threats, until her arrest on August 23, 2004 in home in San Diego home. Even though any letter can be used, x is the most common by far. Primarily aimed at Beyoncé, the threats caused major setbacks for the group. x commonly represents an unknown variable. In 2004, the group began receiving threats from an obsessed fan from San Diego, California named LaToya Langford.

In mathematics,

. The album's fourth and final single, "Emotions", was a cover of the Bee Gees hit of the same name; it continued the group's impressive string of top ten hits. In gender XX denotes female in the XY sex-determination system. The title track "Survivor" would win the band their second Grammy for Best R&B Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocal. In genetics X denotes the X chromosome.

. "Independent Women" (Part 1) had been the theme song for Charlie's Angels in late 2000, prior to the album's 2001 release. In games, X is representation for a cross in games like tic tac toe (naughts and crosses). Two singles from the album went to the top of the Billboard Hot 100: "Independent Women" (Part 1) and "Bootylicious", with the album's title track reaching number 2.

In financial securities, X is the stock symbol for United States Steel Corporation. The next album, Survivor, proved to be another smash, going to number one on both the American Billboard 200 and R&B Albums charts, and on the Canadian album chart, as well as being generally successful around the world. The X-Files was a popular 1990s American science fiction television series. ("Bug-A-Boo" and "Jumpin' Jumpin'" were also popular singles off the album.) "Say My Name" won two awards at the 2001 Grammys for Best R&B Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocal and Best R&B Song, the latter of which was awarded to the songwriters, which included Beyoncé herself. X is the name of a 1928 German film; see X (film). Destiny Child's second album The Writing's On The Wall released in 1999 featured two number one hits in "Bills, Bills, Bills" and "Say My Name". Australia retains the X rating. The album itself also went platinum.

The UK replaced the X rating with the 18 certificate. The group's self-titled album, released in 1998, was produced by Wyclef Jean and Jermaine Dupri and featured the platinum-selling, number one Hot 100 single "No, No, No". X is a rating given to films suitable for an adult-only audience; see X-rated. NC-17 has replaced the X rating in the US. The group has currently returned from a hiatus since 2001, when its three current members, Beyoncé, Kelly Rowland, and Michelle Williams, each decided to temporarily pursue solo careers. In film

. Beyoncé is the main songwriter for the group and is generally regarded as its leader. In American slang, X is often used as an abbreviation of ecstasy (MDMA), a synthetic drug. The band is managed by her father, Matthew Knowles, who is acknowledged as a strong force in Beyoncé's life.

X also serves as other abbreviations, such as Xtal (Crystal), reXn (reaction), Xlation (translation), and SXSW (South by Southwest Festival). Beyoncé and Destiny's Child toured as an opening act for both Christina Aguilera and TLC before their first album, also called Destiny's Child. X is an abbreviation for cross in words like Xing (crossing), or to sign with a cross (often for illiteracy). As a teen, she attended the High School for the Performing and Visual Arts in Houston, where she honed her musical talents. (See Hugs and Kisses.). Beyoncé has won five Grammy Awards for her solo work and three as a member of Destiny's Child. X is a symbol for a kiss, as in love notes. The album has spawned four top ten singles on the Billboard Hot 100 including "Crazy In Love" featuring boyfriend Jay-Z, "Baby Boy" featuring Sean Paul, "Me Myself & I", and "Naughty Girl" all of which were back-to-back multi-week number ones on said chart during last summer and fall.

X is an abbreviation for Christ, as in Xmas (Christmas), X(t)ian (Christian), and Xianity (Christianity). Her debut solo album, 2003's Dangerously In Love, topped both the R&B and pop charts in America, as well as the main album charts in Canada and the UK. In English,

. Beyoncé Giselle Knowles is usually referred to by only her first name, Beyoncé, which is now her stage name, but has come to be called "Beyoncé Knowles" by many in the media. In electrical engineering, X is the symbol for reactance. Beyoncé Giselle Knowles, (born September 4, 1981 in Houston, Texas) is an African-American R&B singer, actress, and chief songwriter and producer in the group Destiny's Child. In French education, X is a nickname for the École Polytechnique. Vocal range: 3.5 octaves (C3-F6).

x is the repetition operator in Perl programming language. Lowest notes: C3,. X is used as an abbreviation for the Apple operating system Mac OS X. Highest notes: C6, D6 possibly F6. The data transfer speed for 1X CDs is 153,600 bytes/second and one for 1X DVDs is 1,385,000 bytes/second (approximately 9.02 times faster). Voice type: Dramatic Mezzo-Soprano. This usage is a corruption of the multiplication symbol ×. Destiny Fulfilled (2004; in Destiny's Child) #2 U.S. 3+ million.

X is often used as a symbol of multiplication, as in denoting the spin (and, later, transfer) speed of CDs and DVDs compared to an original standard speed. #1 UK 4+ million. X is the name of a free graphical windowing system developed at MIT and standard on Unix and Linux; see X Window System. Dangerously in Love (2003; solo) #1 U.S. In computing:

. Survivor (album) (2001; in Destiny's Child) #1 U.S. #1 UK 4+ million. In clothing X is used as an abbreviation for extra, such as XXL for extra-extra-large or XM for extra-medium. The Writing's On The Wall (1999; in Destiny's Child) 9+ million.

In cabalistic philosophy X references both birth and death. Destiny's Child (album) (1998; in Destiny's Child) 1+ million. In beverages, X is a symbol for an alcoholic proof of 50; multiple Xes indicate multiples of 50. McDonalds. In astronomy, Planet X is a hypothetical planet in the Solar System beyond the orbit of Pluto. Tommy Hilfiger. In art X alludes to the infinite joy of creation. L'Oreal.

In anime, X is the title of a series based on the manga X/1999 (see X (anime)). Pepsi. It is also a prefix to experimental types of US military aircraft, for instance, the XB-70. Dreamgirls (2006) (currently in pre-production). In aeronautics, X is the designation given to an experimental aircraft of the US government, for instance, the X-1 rocketplane that first broke the sound barrier. The Pink Panther (2005) (currently in post-production). Members of the Nation of Islam change their surnames to "X" to symbolize that their African names were lost in slavery, an example is Malcolm X. Fade to Black (2004) (documentary).

In a general sense, X represents an unknown or secret, as in project X or mister X. The Fighting Temptations (2003). Austin Powers in Goldmember (2002). Entertainer of the Year: 2004. NAACP Image Awards

Award for "Entertainer of the Year" - Female: 2004. The Sammy Davis, Jr. Best Female R&B/Soul Album(Dangerously in Love): 2004;. Soul Train Music Awards

New R&B Artist: 2003. Hot 100 Award for Most Weeks at No.1: 2003;. Hot 100 Female Artist: 2003;. New Female Artist: 2003;.

Billboard Music Awards

TRL's First Lady Award: 2004. TRL Awards

Artist of the Year-Top 40 Radio: 2004. Radio Music Awards

BET Awards

Capital Awards

Best R&B

Best Female Video("Naughty Girl"): 2004. Best Choreography("Crazy in Love"): 2003;. Best R&B Video("Crazy in Love"): 2003;. Best Female Video("Crazy in Love"): 2003;.

MTV Video Music Award

Brit Awards

Best R&B Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocal for her duet with Luther Vandross for "The Closer I Get To You";. Best Female R&B Vocal Performance for "Dangerously In Love 2";. Grammy Awards-2004

2003: "Me, Myself And I" - #4 US; #11 CAN; #11 UK. 2003: "Baby Boy" (featuring Sean Paul) - #1 US (9 weeks); #1 CAN (2 weeks); #2 UK. 2003: "Crazy in Love" (featuring Jay-Z) - #1 US (8 weeks); #1 CAN (2 weeks); #1 UK (3 weeks).