Q's shape may have its origin in the Egyptian hieroglyph for a cord of wool, pronounced “qaw.” The symbol of a circle with a descending line was used in the Greek Koppa and is similar to the shape of the basic modern Latin character you see on your keyboard.

Q, q noun (QUESTION) (also q) written abbreviation for question. SMART Vocabulary: related words and phrases. Questioning people & asking questions in general.

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