c
[ˈk]
In Latin, c is the symbol used to represent the speed of light in physics.
Did you know?
- In Classical Latin, the letter c was always hard, sounding like the 'k' in 'kite', regardless of the vowels that followed it.
- The letter c is the basis for the English word 'century', coming from the Latin centuria, which originally referred to a unit of one hundred soldiers in the Roman army.
- The symbol c in physics stands for the Latin word celeritas, which is a noun derived from the adjective celer, meaning 'swift'.
Examples in context
- C# similis est Java.C# is similar to Java.This sentence is useful for showing a comparison involving the character c.Tatoeba #11727526 by soridsolid, translation #1616973 by Spamster
- "A", "B", "C" sunt tres litterae."A", "B" and "C" are three letters.This sentence demonstrates the use of c as one of three letters.Tatoeba #3578256 by soweli_Elepanto, translation #6360635 by RudeGuyGames
- CaelumSky
- CruxCross
- ClavisKey
- CentumHundred
- ConventusMeeting
- Velocitas lucis est c.The speed of light is c.
Example conversation
Aurelia and Lucius are studying physics together.
- AureliaQuid hoc c in formula significat?What does this c in the formula mean?
- LuciusHoc c est velocitas lucis.This c is the speed of light.
- AureliaEstne c semper constans?Is c always constant?
- LuciusIta, c in vacuo nunquam mutatur.Yes, c in a vacuum never changes.
Sources
- Pronunciation from the Wiktionary entry C.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
