Definition of

R

  1. (noun, attribute) the length of a line segment between the center and circumference of a circle or sphere
  2. (noun, communication) the 18th letter of the Roman alphabet
  3. (noun, quantity) (physics) the universal constant in the gas equation: pressure times volume = R times temperature; equal to 8.3143 joules per kelvin per mole
  4. (noun, quantity) a unit of radiation exposure; the dose of ionizing radiation that will produce 1 electrostatic unit of electricity in 1 cc of dry air

via WordNet, Princeton University

Origin of the word R

  1. In a circle, meaning "registered (trademark)," first incorporated in U.S. statues 1946. Three Rs (1825) said to have been given as a toast by Sir W. Curtis (1752-1829). R&R "rest and relaxation," first recorded 1953, Amer.Eng.; R&B "rhythm and blues" (type of popular music) first attested 1949, Amer.Eng.

via Online Etymology Dictionary, ©2001 Douglas Harper

People who say R

  • r_almeid Vigília da renovação com @prandresouza foi ÓTIMA. Dúvida cruel: cama ou Mecânica I? rsrs

  • The_R_sisters No oir una pregunta y arriesgarte a que la respuesta que tu das sea la correcta #tension

  • R_alflchawe بـعـض البــشـر مايصـــــغره غــــير كـــلامـه .. وبعـــض البـــشر كـــلامه يجـــبرك عــلى احتــــرامه .."

  • shizzmac27 @pebdalioness yea once I see her again r get her # it's over lol

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Words that sound like R

r-2, ra, rahu, raiu, rare, rariora, raw, ray, re, rear, rehear, rewa-rewa, rewire, rh, rhea, rho, ri, rio, rira, ro, roar, roarer, roe, roi, roue, row, rower, ru, ru 486, rue

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