Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

r

Letter
/ɑːr/
Definition
The 18th letter of the English alphabet.
Examples
  • The word ‘red’ starts with the letter ‘r’.
  • In the equation y = mx + b, ‘r’ can represent the rate of change.
  • The grade ‘r’ might indicate a restricted score in some educational systems.
Meaning
In various contexts, ‘r’ can signify a variable in mathematics, represent a specific sound in linguistics, or refer to a grade in academic scoring systems.
Synonyms
  • None