y
Graphs' upward measure
Y is the twenty-fifth letter of the English alphabet.
In text messaging and online chat, y is shorthand for why: y would u do that?
In algebra and coordinate geometry, y typically represents the second variable or the vertical axis, paired with x. (Capitalized Y may refer to the YMCA or YWCA.)
Language's letter system
- graphemeMinimal written symbol unit
- orthographyStandard writing conventions
- spellingCorrect letter sequence
- characterNature, symbol, or role
glyph · script · typography · penultimate · uppercase · lowercase · handwriting · calligraphy
Tined eating tool
- branchDivision or woody limb
- bifurcationDivision into two branches
- junctionPoint where things meet
- divergenceSeparation from common origin
split · prong · slingshot · divining · wishbone · crotch · intersection · tributary
Math using symbols
- equationMathematical equality assertion
- coordinateArrange for unified action
- axisRotation reference line
- unknownNot yet discovered
function · graph · slope · intercept · dependent · plot · mathematics · ordinate
Minimal distinctive sound unit
- semivowelConsonant articulated like vowel
- glideMove with effortless continuity
- palatalConcerning mouth's roof
- voicedExpressed in speech
articulation · phonetics · phonology · allophone · syllable · onset · coda · pronunciation
Request for information
- inquiryRequest for information
- interrogativeAsking in nature
- askingPosing questions
- curiosityDesire to learn
reasoning · cause · explanation · motive · justification · wherefore · wonder · puzzlement
alphabet
Language's letter system
- graphemeMinimal written symbol unit
- orthographyStandard writing conventions
- spellingCorrect letter sequence
character · glyph · script · typography · penultimate · uppercase · lowercase · handwriting · calligraphy · typeface
fork
Tined eating tool
- branchDivision or woody limb
- bifurcationDivision into two branches
- junctionPoint where things meet
divergence · split · prong · slingshot · divining · wishbone · crotch · intersection · tributary · delta
algebra
Math using symbols
- equationMathematical equality assertion
- coordinateArrange for unified action
- axisRotation reference line
unknown · function · graph · slope · intercept · dependent · plot · mathematics · ordinate · regression
phoneme
Minimal distinctive sound unit
- semivowelConsonant articulated like vowel
- glideMove with effortless continuity
- palatalConcerning mouth's roof
voiced · articulation · phonetics · phonology · allophone · syllable · onset · coda · pronunciation · vocalization
question
Request for information
- inquiryRequest for information
- interrogativeAsking in nature
- askingPosing questions
curiosity · reasoning · cause · explanation · motive · justification · wherefore · wonder · puzzlement
- letter YPenultimate English alphabet character
- all y'allSouthern plural "you"
- Y chromosomeMale sex determinant
- all of y'allSecond-person plural, emphatic
- y coordinate
- Model YElectric compact SUV