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Topics referred to by the same term
K-factor or K factor may refer to: K-factor (aeronautics), the number of pulses expected for every one volumetric unit of fluid passing through a given
K-factor
System for rating game players
the K-factor according to three main rating ranges: K = 32 {\displaystyle K=32} : below 2100 K = 24 {\displaystyle K=24} : between 2100 and 2400 K = 16
Elo_rating_system
Growth rate of websites, apps, or a customer base
In viral marketing, the K-factor can be used to describe the growth rate of websites, apps, or a customer base. The formula is roughly as follows: i =
K-factor_(marketing)
For aircraft fuel flow meters, K-factor refers to the number of pulses expected for every one volumetric unit of fluid passing through a given flow meter
K-factor_(aeronautics)
Bending capacity of sheet metal
The K-factor is the bending capacity of sheet metal, and by extension the forumulae used to calculate this. Mathematically it is an engineering aspect
K-factor_(metallurgy)
Partition of a graph into spanning subgraphs
and k ≥ n, then G is 1-factorable. If n is even and k ≥ n − 1 then G is 1-factorable. More unsolved problems in mathematics In graph theory, a factor of
Graph_factorization
Measure of a transformer's ability to withstand harmonic distortion
In electrical engineering, the K-factor of a power transformer is a measure of how well it can handle harmonic distortion. Transformers which are designed
K-factor (electrical engineering)
K-factor_(electrical_engineering)
Type of Wilson tennis racquets
Wilson K-Factor refers to the generation of Wilson Sporting Goods tennis racquets that incorporate the "K-Factor" technology. These racquets were first
Wilson_K-Factor
The K factor or characterization factor is defined from Rankine boiling temperature °R=1.8Tb[k] and relative to water density ρ at 60°F: K(UOP) = 1.8 T
K_factor_(crude_oil_refining)
Volumetric flow rate calculation for nozzles
In fire protection engineering, the K-factor formula is used to calculate the volumetric flow rate from a nozzle. Spray nozzles can for example be fire
K-factor_(fire_protection)
Method of teaching special relativity
fundamental ratio" denoted by the letter k {\displaystyle k} (which turns out to be the radial Doppler factor). From this he explains the twin paradox
Bondi_k-calculus
Metalworking to produce a V-, U- or channel shape
systems adjustable along the x and y axes, and wear-resistant tools. The K-factor approximations given below are more likely to be accurate for air bending
Bending_(metalworking)
American athletic equipment company
they would later rename BLX. This line directly replaces their previous K-Factor series with all new technologies. Also, many pros use custom-made rackets
Wilson_Sporting_Goods
2001 British TV series or programme
2009. Another tie-in book based on TV Burp's The X Factor parody and knitting contest "The K Factor" was released in 2011. The Soup, a similar show in
Harry_Hill's_TV_Burp
transportation engineering, the K factor is defined as the proportion of annual average daily traffic occurring in an hour. This factor is used for designing and
K factor (traffic engineering)
K_factor_(traffic_engineering)
Statistical method
loading matrix L ∈ R p × k {\displaystyle L\in \mathbb {R} ^{p\times k}} , factor matrix F ∈ R k × n {\displaystyle F\in \mathbb {R} ^{k\times n}} , error term
Factor_analysis
In centrifugation the clearing factor or k factor represents the relative pelleting efficiency of a given centrifuge rotor at maximum rotation speed. It
Clearing_factor
Type of particle accelerator
The value of K K = ( e B r max ) 2 2 m u {\displaystyle K={\frac {(eBr_{\text{max}})^{2}}{2m_{\text{u}}}}} is known as the "K-factor", and is used to
Cyclotron
K-factor is less than 100%. If there is an unearned revenue liability (URL), it may even be recoverable if the K-factor is higher than 100%. If the K-factor
Deferred_acquisition_costs
British television series (2004–2018)
The X Factor is a British reality television music competition – that spawned the global X Factor franchise – created by Simon Cowell. Premiering on 4
The X Factor (British TV series)
The_X_Factor_(British_TV_series)
anatomy and behavior. The theory also hypothesizes that a single factor, the "K factor", affects multiple population statistics Rushton referred to as
Differential_K_theory
Type of honey
a K-factor rating, which counts the number of pollen particles, having no correlation with the concentration of any active chemical. UMF, MGS, and K-factor
Mānuka_honey
Instrument for measuring the concentration of suspended particulates
particulate, then use environmental factors (k-factors) to compensate lighter or darker colored dusts accordingly. K-factor is determined by the user by running
Nephelometer
Quantity in relativistic physics
{1-\beta ^{2}}}}.} The Lorentz factor has the following Maclaurin series: γ = 1 1 − β 2 = ∑ n = 0 ∞ β 2 n ∏ k = 1 n ( 2 k − 1 2 k ) = 1 + 1 2 β 2 + 3 8 β 4
Lorentz_factor
Process of formation of blood clots
complete activation of several coagulation factors, including coagulation Factor XIII. Vitamin K is an essential factor to the hepatic gamma-glutamyl carboxylase
Coagulation
Temperature of a liquid at first bubbles
{\displaystyle K_{i}\equiv {\frac {y_{ie}}{x_{ie}}}} . K is the distribution coefficient or K factor, defined as the ratio of mole fraction in the vapor
Bubble_point
Eleventh letter of the Latin alphabet
kappa, from which K derives К к: Cyrillic letter Ka, also derived from Kappa K with diacritics: Ƙ ƙ, Ꝁ ꝁ, Ḱ ḱ, Ǩ ǩ, Ḳ ḳ, Ķ ķ, ᶄ, Ⱪ ⱪ, Ḵ ḵ Ꞣ and ꞣ were used
K
Mathematical description in crystallography
structure factor (or structure factor for short) is a mathematical description of how a material scatters incident radiation. The structure factor is a critical
Structure_factor
factor k w {\displaystyle k_{w}} provides a way to compare of the effectiveness of different designs of stators for alternators. "The winding factor is
Winding_factor
Mammalian protein found in Homo sapiens
Factor X is synthesized in the liver and requires vitamin K for its synthesis. Factor X is activated, by hydrolysis, into factor Xa by both factor IX
Factor_X
Ecological theory concerning the selection of life history traits
Brumbach, Barbara Hagenah; Schneider, Stephanie M. R. (2007-03-01). "The K-factor, covitality, and personality". Human Nature. 18 (1): 47–73. doi:10.1007/bf02820846
R/K_selection_theory
Variable associated with an increased risk of disease or infection
make the people ill? R i s k = number of persons experiencing event (food poisoning) number of persons exposed to risk factor (food) {\displaystyle Risk={\frac
Risk_factor
Theorem in graph theory
2 k {\displaystyle 2k} . Then the edges of G {\displaystyle G} can be partitioned into k {\displaystyle k} edge-disjoint 2-factors. Here, a 2-factor is
2-factor_theorem
International television franchise
The X Factor is a television music competition franchise created by British producer Simon Cowell and his company Syco Entertainment. It originated in
The_X_Factor
Method of computer access control
Multi-factor authentication (MFA), also known as two-factor authentication (2FA), is an electronic authentication method in which a user is granted access
Multi-factor_authentication
Yielding of soils and rocks to erosion
erosivity factor, K is the soil erodibility, L and S are topographic factors representing length and slope, and C and P are cropping management factors. Other
Erodibility
Ratio of active power to apparent power
1 kW of real power, if the power factor is unity, 1 kVA of apparent power needs to be transferred (1 kW ÷ 1 = 1 kVA). At low values of power factor, more
Power_factor
Blood-clotting protein
Coagulation factor VIII (factor VIII, FVIII, also known as antihemophilic factor A (AHF)) is an essential blood clotting protein. In humans, it is encoded
Factor_VIII
Topics referred to by the same term
Japanese supercomputer K-factor (disambiguation), several unrelated terms in physics, engineering, telecommunications and chess Vitamin K, a group of vitamins
K_(disambiguation)
Component of synchrotron light sources
distinguish between them is the K-Factor. The K-factor is a dimensionless constant defined as: K = q B λ u 2 π β m c {\displaystyle K={\frac {qB\lambda _{u}}{2\pi
Insertion_device
Resonator damping parameter
quality factor or Q factor is a dimensionless parameter that describes how underdamped an oscillator or resonator is. Resonators with high quality factors have
Q_factor
Pictorial representation of the behavior of subatomic particles
k 1 ) ϕ ( k 2 ) ϕ ( k 3 ) ϕ ( k 4 ) ⟩ = δ ( k 1 − k 2 ) k 1 2 δ ( k 3 − k 4 ) k 3 2 + δ ( k 1 − k 3 ) k 3 2 δ ( k 2 − k 4 ) k 2 2 + δ ( k 1 − k 4 ) k
Feynman_diagram
Graphical aid for deriving some concepts in combinatorics
another factor of 1 1 − x {\displaystyle {\frac {1}{1-x}}} ; the generating function for k bins is 1 1 − x 1 1 − x … 1 1 − x ⏟ k factors = 1 ( 1 − x ) k {\displaystyle
Stars and bars (combinatorics)
Stars_and_bars_(combinatorics)
Numerical constant in the Arrhenius equation in chemical kinetics
= k e − E a R T = k e E a R T {\displaystyle A={\frac {k}{e^{-{\frac {E_{a}}{RT}}}}}=ke^{\frac {E_{a}}{RT}}} The units of the pre-exponential factor A
Pre-exponential_factor
Function graph representing factorization
undirected edge between factor vertex f j {\displaystyle f_{j}} and variable vertex X k {\displaystyle X_{k}} if X k ∈ S j {\displaystyle X_{k}\in S_{j}} . The
Factor_graph
Topics referred to by the same term
provides a methodology for studying different factors that affect the size of a biological population. K value (viscosity), is an empirical parameter closely
K-value
American game show
Fear Factor is an American stunt/dare game show. The series first aired on NBC from 2001 to 2006, then hosted by Joe Rogan. The show was adapted by Endemol
Fear_Factor
Quantity in fracture mechanics; predicts stress intensity near a crack's tip
In fracture mechanics, the stress intensity factor (K) is used to predict the stress state ("stress intensity") near the tip of a crack or notch caused
Stress_intensity_factor
Family of transcription factor protein complexes
Nuclear factor kappa-light-chain-enhancer of activated B cells (NF-κB) is a family of transcription factor protein complexes that controls transcription
NF-κB
Graph of n vertices with a perfect matching for every subgraph of n-1 vertices
In graph theory, a mathematical discipline, a factor-critical graph (or hypomatchable graph) is a graph with an odd number of vertices in which deleting
Factor-critical_graph
Hardened tool used to cut material from the workpiece
asymmetric edges factor K, this is the relation between Sγ and Sα. This can also be calculated by the ratio of the two axis of the ellipse. This factor describes
Cutting_tool_(machining)
American reality television music competition show
The X Factor, also known as The X Factor USA, is an American reality television music competition show created by Simon Cowell and produced by FremantleMedia
The X Factor (American TV series)
The_X_Factor_(American_TV_series)
Fraction of an analyte in chromatography
this context. However, in column chromatography, the retention factor or capacity factor (k) is defined as the ratio of time an analyte is retained in the
Retardation_factor
Indian ballistic missile
Sandeep (31 December 2021). "The 'K' factor in the recent missile tests". India Today. Retrieved 1 January 2022. "K-15 submarine-launched ballistic missiles"
K_Missile_family
Dimensionless number describing oscillating flow mechanisms
frequency. The advantage of this method over the frequency/viscosity versus K-factor method is that it takes into account temperature effects on the meter.
Strouhal_number
Statistical model for asset pricing in finance
that the Fama and French factors are country-specific (Canada, Japan, the U.K., and the U.S.) and concludes that the local factors provide a better explanation
Fama–French three-factor model
Fama–French_three-factor_model
Statistical method in psychology
In multivariate statistics, exploratory factor analysis (EFA) is a statistical method used to uncover the underlying structure of a relatively large set
Exploratory_factor_analysis
Function in condensed matter physics
dynamic structure factor is most often denoted S ( k → , ω ) {\displaystyle S({\vec {k}},\omega )} , where k → {\displaystyle {\vec {k}}} (sometimes q →
Dynamic_structure_factor
Geopotential descriptions used by the US DoD
2013. Retrieved 30 July 2019. Pavlis, Nikolaos K.; Holmes, Simon A.; Kenyon, Steve C.; Factor, John K. (April 2012). "The development and evaluation of
Earth_Gravitational_Model
word is viewed as a vector of k factors: w i = { f i 1 , . . . , f i k } . {\displaystyle w_{i}=\{f_{i}^{1},...,f_{i}^{k}\}.} An FLM provides the probabilistic
Factored_language_model
Investment approach in stock returns
Factor investing is an investment approach that targets measurable characteristics of securities, known as factors, which help explain differences in risk
Factor_investing
Model for stock portfolio management
portfolio management, the Carhart four-factor model is an extra factor addition in the Fama–French three-factor model, proposed by Mark Carhart. The Fama-French
Carhart_four-factor_model
Correction factor which describes the deviation of a real gas from ideal gas behavior
thermodynamics, the compressibility factor (Z), also known as the compression factor or the gas deviation factor, describes the deviation of a real gas
Compressibility_factor
Ratio of competing statistical models
_{1}} and θ 2 {\displaystyle \theta _{2}} , is assessed by the Bayes factor K given by K = Pr ( D | M 1 ) Pr ( D | M 2 ) = ∫ Pr ( θ 1 | M 1 ) Pr ( D | θ 1
Bayes_factor
Italian journalist, essayist and politician
Italian journalist, essayist and politician. He was author of the term "K factor" to indicate the inability of the Western communist parties to win the
Alberto_Ronchey
Design of experiments to collect similar contexts together
the blocking factor furnace run. Then the experiment can be described as follows: k = 2 factors (1 primary factor X1 and 1 blocking factor X2) L1 = 4 levels
Blocking_(statistics)
Personality model consisting of five broad dimensions
psychology and psychometrics, the Big Five personality trait model or five-factor model (FFM), sometimes called by the mnemonic acronym OCEAN or CANOE, is
Big_Five_personality_traits
Proteins that aid in intron removal from messenger RNA
A splicing factor is a protein involved in the removal of introns from strings of messenger RNA, so that the exons can bind together; the process takes
Splicing_factor
Peak divided by the Root mean square (RMS) of the waveform
Braithwaite. "Crest Factor Reduction for OFDM Using Selective Subcarrier Degradation" Archived 2018-08-06 at the Wayback Machine. K. T. Wong, B. Wang &
Crest_factor
Function in the theory of antennas
In the study of antennas, the array factor is a mathematical function that describes the signal of an antenna array as a combination of the signals of
Array_factor
Chemical compound
hormone-releasing factor), is a synthetic analogue of growth hormone-releasing hormone (GHRH) (also known as growth hormone-releasing factor (GRF)) and a growth
CJC-1295
Decomposition of a number into a product
published that can factor all integers in polynomial time, that is, that can factor a b-bit number n in time O(bk) for some constant k. Neither the existence
Integer_factorization
Theorem used in quantum mechanics for angular momentum calculations
normalization factor, ⟨ j m | T q ( k ) | j ′ m ′ ⟩ = ( − 1 ) 2 k ⟨ j ′ m ′ k q | j m ⟩ ⟨ j ‖ T ( k ) ‖ j ′ ⟩ R 2 j + 1 = ( − 1 ) j − m ( j k j ′ − m q m
Wigner–Eckart_theorem
Family of biomolecules
Neurotrophic factors (NTFs) are a family of biomolecules – nearly all of which are peptides or small proteins – that support the growth, survival, and
Neurotrophic_factors
Statistics concept
In statistics, the Fano factor, like the coefficient of variation, is a measure of the dispersion of a counting process. It was originally used to measure
Fano_factor
Comparison of various scales
a quantity is expressed, typically through a multiplicative conversion factor that changes the unit without changing the quantity. This is also often
Conversion_of_units
Matching which covers every node of the graph
matching is a spanning 1-regular subgraph, a.k.a. a 1-factor. In general, a spanning k-regular subgraph is a k-factor. A spectral characterization for a graph
Perfect_matching
Type of complex number
equation of a plane wave Aei(k·r − ωt) by a phase factor eiθ shifts the phase of the wave by θ: e i θ A e i ( k ⋅ r − ω t ) = A e i ( k ⋅ r − ω t + θ ) . {\displaystyle
Phase_factor
1995 book by J. Philippe Rushton
anatomy and behavior. The theory also hypothesizes that a single factor, the "K factor", affects multiple population statistics Rushton referred to as
Race,_Evolution,_and_Behavior
When one nuclear reaction causes more
multiplication factors k 1 {\displaystyle k_{1}} and k 2 {\displaystyle k_{2}} , Δ k k = k 2 − k 1 k 1 k 2 {\displaystyle {\Delta k \over k}={k_{2}-k_{1} \over k_{1}k_{2}}}
Nuclear_chain_reaction
Protein found in humans
growth factors, which are related to the canonical nerve growth factor (NGF), a family which also includes NT-3 and NT-4/NT-5. Neurotrophic factors are found
Brain-derived neurotrophic factor
Brain-derived_neurotrophic_factor
Athens, Greece in June 2010. In 2002 he wrote for chessbase.com that a 24 k-factor would be ideal for predicting game results, instead of the standard 10
Jeff_Sonas
Spectral linewidth of a laser beam
longitudinal modes and polarization modes. As a result, the so-called "Petermann K-factor" is sometimes added to the laser linewidth. Henry predicted quantum-mechanically
Laser_linewidth
Concept in statistics
loadings on this factor while the remaining variables have near-zero loadings on this factor. If these conditions hold, the factor loading matrix is
Varimax_rotation
Quantum algorithm for integer factorization
. If K ≠ 1 {\displaystyle K\neq 1} , then K {\displaystyle K} is a nontrivial factor of N {\displaystyle N} , with the other factor being N / K {\displaystyle
Shor's_algorithm
Protein involved in coagulation
Tissue factor, also called platelet tissue factor or Coagulation factor III, is a protein present in subendothelial tissue and leukocytes which plays a
Tissue_factor
Number used to evaluate the performance of an amplifier
input termination at standard noise temperature T0 (usually 290 K). The noise factor is thus the ratio of actual output noise to that which would remain
Noise_figure
Statistical measure in mathematical model
concept behind the variance inflation factor, but did not come up with the name. Consider the following linear model with k independent variables: Y = β0 +
Variance_inflation_factor
Protein that regulates the rate of DNA transcription
In molecular biology, a transcription factor (TF) (or sequence-specific DNA-binding factor) is a protein that controls the rate of transcription of genetic
Transcription_factor
Mammalian protein involved in blood clotting
Coagulation factor XII, also known as Hageman factor, is a plasma protein involved in coagulation. It is the zymogen form of factor XIIa (EC 3.4.21.38)
Factor_XII
Mathematical ratio relevant to climbing safety
In lead climbing using a dynamic rope, the fall factor (f) is the ratio of the height (h) a climber falls before the climber's rope begins to stretch and
Fall_factor
Measure of relative importance of a journal
The impact factor (IF) or journal impact factor (JIF) of an academic journal is a type of journal ranking. Journals with higher impact-factor values are
Impact_factor
G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z K-65 residues K-Long K-Poincaré algebra K-Poincaré group K-Short K-edge K-factor (aerospace) K-factor (centrifugation)
Index_of_physics_articles_(K)
Bottleneck variable limiting the evolution of a system
A limiting factor is a variable of a system that restricts the growth or continuation of processes within a system, typically through its exhaustion. The
Limiting_factor
Chemical compound
Cord factor, or trehalose dimycolate (TDM), is a glycolipid molecule found in the cell wall of Mycobacterium tuberculosis and similar species. It is the
Cord_factor
Form of statistical factor analysis
In statistics, confirmatory factor analysis (CFA) is a special form of factor analysis, most commonly used in social science research. It is used to test
Confirmatory_factor_analysis
Family of proteins involved in anatomical development
growth factor receptors (FGFRs). FGF1 is also known as acidic fibroblast growth factor, and FGF2 is also known as basic fibroblast growth factor. Members
Fibroblast_growth_factor
Ratio of aggregate output to inputs
Total-factor productivity (TFP), also called multi-factor productivity, is usually measured as the ratio of aggregate output (e.g., GDP) to aggregate
Total_factor_productivity
regular subgraphs: a k-factor is a factor that is k-regular. In particular, a 1-factor is the same thing as a perfect matching. A factor-critical graph is
Glossary_of_graph_theory
Protein family
A release factor is a protein that allows for the termination of translation by recognizing the termination codon or stop codon in an mRNA sequence. They
Release_factor
K FACTOR
K FACTOR
Male
Czechoslovakian
, famous war.
Male
Greek
(Ἰσαάκ) Greek form of Hebrew Yitzchak, ISAÃK means "he will laugh."Â
Girl/Female
English Greek
Sparkling. 'K' from the Greek spelling of krystallos.
Girl/Female
American, British, English
A Combination of Initials K and C; Alert; Vigorous
Male
Polish
Polish form of Russian Svyatopolk, ÅšWIĘTOPEÅK means "blessed people."
Male
Icelandic
Icelandic form of German Ludwig, LÚÃVÃK means "famous warrior."
Girl/Female
English Greek
Sparkling. 'K' from the Greek spelling of krystallos.
Girl/Female
American, British, English, Gaelic, Irish
A Combination of Initials K and C; Alert; Watchful; Vigorous
Male
Czechoslovakian
, butcher.
Girl/Female
American, British, English
Sparkling; K from the Greek Spelling of Krystallos
Girl/Female
American, British, English, Polish
Sparkling; K from the Greek Spelling of Krystallos; Crystal Ice
Male
Hungarian
Hungarian form of Old High German Berhtram, BERTÓK means "bright raven."
Girl/Female
British, English, Greek
Sparkling; K from the Greek Spelling of Krystallos
Boy/Male
Hindu, Indian
K for Krishna, S for Shiv and G for Ganesh
Girl/Female
English Greek
Sparkling. 'K' from the Greek spelling of krystallos.
Male
Hungarian
Hungarian form of Greek Isaák, IZSÃK means "he will laugh."Â
Girl/Female
American, British, English, Gaelic, Irish
A Combination of Initials K and C; Alert; Vigorous; Watchful
Girl/Female
American, British, English
Sparkling; K from the Greek Spelling of Krystallos
Male
Egyptian
, the name of a mystical deity.
Girl/Female
English Greek
Sparkling. 'K' from the Greek spelling of krystallos.
K FACTOR
K FACTOR
Boy/Male
Arabic, Hindu, Indian, Irish, Muslim, Sindhi
Adept; Generous; Skilled; Able
Boy/Male
Biblical American Greek
A thousand; learned; chief.
Boy/Male
Indian
King to All Teachers
Boy/Male
Hindu, Indian, Kannada
Concentration
Girl/Female
Tamil
Abhimatha | அபீமதா
Desired
Boy/Male
Tamil
Vidhyuthsagar | விதà¯à®¯à¯à®‚தà¯à®¸à®¾à®•à®°
Girl/Female
Arabic, Muslim
Moon-face
Girl/Female
Australian, Greek
All-honey
Girl/Female
English
Brilliant.
Boy/Male
Welsh
Joy.
K FACTOR
K FACTOR
K FACTOR
K FACTOR
K FACTOR
n.
A genus of spreading shrubs with many stems, from one species of which (K. triandra), found in Peru, rhatany root, used as a medicine, is obtained.
n.
Any one of the lene consonants, as p, k, or t (or Gr. /, /, /).
n.
A native or inhabitant of Byzantium, now Constantinople; sometimes, applied to an inhabitant of the modern city of Constantinople. C () C is the third letter of the English alphabet. It is from the Latin letter C, which in old Latin represented the sounds of k, and g (in go); its original value being the latter. In Anglo-Saxon words, or Old English before the Norman Conquest, it always has the sound of k. The Latin C was the same letter as the Greek /, /, and came from the Greek alphabet. The Greeks got it from the Ph/nicians. The English name of C is from the Latin name ce, and was derived, probably, through the French. Etymologically C is related to g, h, k, q, s (and other sibilant sounds). Examples of these relations are in L. acutus, E. acute, ague; E. acrid, eager, vinegar; L. cornu, E. horn; E. cat, kitten; E. coy, quiet; L. circare, OF. cerchier, E. search.
a.
Formed by complete closure of the mouth passage, and with the nose passage remaining closed; stopped, as are the mute consonants, p, t, k, b, d, and hard g.
a.
Uttered by the aid of the palate; -- said of certain sounds, as the sound of k in kirk.
n. pl.
A class of levelers in the time of K. Henry I.
n.
One of the sonant mutes /, /, / (b, d, g), in Greek, or of their equivalents in other languages, so named as intermediate between the tenues, /, /, / (p, t, k), and the aspiratae (aspirates) /, /, / (ph or f, th, ch). Also called middle mute, or medial, and sometimes soft mute.
v. t.
To form or be at the end of; as, the letter k ends the word back.
a.
See Gimmal. K () the eleventh letter of the English alphabet, is nonvocal consonant. The form and sound of the letter K are from the Latin, which used the letter but little except in the early period of the language. It came into the Latin from the Greek, which received it from a Phoenician source, the ultimate origin probably being Egyptian. Etymologically K is most nearly related to c, g, h (which see).
a.
Applied to certain mute consonants, as p, k, and t (or Gr. /, /, /).
n.
A sound uttered, or a letter pronounced, by the aid of the palate, as the letters k and y.
n.
A tree or wood of the Bible (2 Chron. ii. 8; 1 K. x. 11).
n.
A sound produced by an explosive impulse of the breath; (Phonetics) one of consonants p, b, t, d, k, g, which are sounded with a sort of explosive power of voice. [See Guide to Pronunciation, Ã 155-7, 184.]
n.
A letter which represents no sound; a silent letter; also, a close articulation; an element of speech formed by a position of the mouth organs which stops the passage of the breath; as, p, b, d, k, t.
a.
Having the anterior toes joined only part way down with a web; half-webbed; as, a semipalmate bird or foot. See Illust. k under Aves.
superl.
Uttered in a whisper, or with the breath alone, without voice, as certain consonants, such as p, k, t, f; surd; nonvocal; aspirated.
n.
The acetabulum. See Acetabulum, 2. Q () the seventeenth letter of the English alphabet, has but one sound (that of k), and is always followed by u, the two letters together being sounded like kw, except in some words in which the u is silent. See Guide to Pronunciation, / 249. Q is not found in Anglo-Saxon, cw being used instead of qu; as in cwic, quick; cwen, queen. The name (k/) is from the French ku, which is from the Latin name of the same letter; its form is from the Latin, which derived it, through a Greek alphabet, from the Ph/nician, the ultimate origin being Egyptian.
n.
An Alkali element, occurring abundantly but always combined, as in the chloride, sulphate, carbonate, or silicate, in the minerals sylvite, kainite, orthoclase, muscovite, etc. Atomic weight 39.0. Symbol K (Kalium).
a.
Having the place of articulation on the soft palate; guttural; as, the velar consonants, such as k and hard q.
superl.
Belonging to the class of sonant elements as distinguished from the surd, and considered as involving less force in utterance; as, b, d, g, z, v, etc., in contrast with p, t, k, s, f, etc.