"g" Definition

Definitions for the word "g" from multiple English dictionaries.

1.
G is the seventh letter of the English alphabet, and a vocal consonant. It has two sounds; one simple, as in gave, go, gull; the other compound (like that of j), as in gem, gin, dingy. See Guide to Pronunciation, // 231-6, 155, 176, 178, 179, 196, 211, 246.
Source: The 1913 Webster Unabridged Dictionary, 1913
2.
G is the name of the fifth tone of the natural or model scale; -- called also sol by the Italians and French. It was also originally used as the treble clef, and has gradually changed into the character represented in the margin. See Clef. G/ (G sharp) is a tone intermediate between G and A.
Source: The 1913 Webster Unabridged Dictionary, 1913
3. n.
(also g) (pl. Gs or g''s) 1 seventh letter of the alphabet. 2 mus. Fifth note of the diatonic scale of c major.
Source: Oxford English Dictionary, 1884
4. abbr.
(also g.) 1 gauss. 2 giga-. 3 gravitational constant.
Source: Oxford English Dictionary, 1884
5. attrib.
Adj. Designating the world''s seven richest nations. [group of seven]
Source: Oxford English Dictionary, 1884
6. abbr.
(also g.) 1 gram(s). 2 a gravity. B acceleration due to gravity.
Source: Oxford English Dictionary, 1884

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