P: meaning, definitions and examples
๐ ฟ๏ธ
P
[ piห ]
letter, alphabet
P is the 16th letter of the English alphabet. It can represent a voiceless bilabial plosive sound in phonetics. In various contexts, it is used in abbreviations and symbols.
Examples of usage
- The uppercase letter P is often used to denote power in physics.
- In music, P can signify a piano dynamic, indicating soft volume.
- In grading systems, P typically stands for passing in academic assessments.
abbreviate, describe
To P can informally mean to pee or urinate. This usage is mainly seen in casual conversations.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- I've got to P before the movie starts.
- Don't forget to P before we leave the house.
- She said she needed to P after the long car ride.
Translations
Translations of the word "P" in other languages:
๐ต๐น P
๐ฎ๐ณ เคชเฅ
๐ฉ๐ช P
๐ฎ๐ฉ P
๐บ๐ฆ ะ
๐ต๐ฑ P
๐ฏ๐ต P
๐ซ๐ท P
๐ช๐ธ P
๐น๐ท P
๐ฐ๐ท P
๐ธ๐ฆ ุจ
๐จ๐ฟ P
๐ธ๐ฐ P
๐จ๐ณ P
๐ธ๐ฎ P
๐ฎ๐ธ P
๐ฐ๐ฟ P
๐ฌ๐ช แ
๐ฆ๐ฟ P
๐ฒ๐ฝ P
Etymology
The letter P has its origins in the Latin alphabet, which evolved from the Greek letter Pi (ฮ ), tracing further back to the Phoenician letter 'pe'. The Phoenician alphabet is one of the earliest known alphabets, and 'pe' represented a mouth. The sound of 'P' has been consistent through these transitions, primarily representing the voiceless bilabial plosive sound. In ancient times, it was also used in various numeral systems, signifying numbers and place values, which continue in some modern usages. Over centuries, the letter has been utilized in various scientific, mathematical, and linguistic contexts, becoming an integral part of the English language and communication worldwide.