C Definition
c
adjective
- being ten more than ninety
noun
- a degree on the centigrade scale of temperature
- the speed at which light travels in a vacuum; the constancy and universality of the speed of light is recognized by defining it to be exactly 299,792,458 meters per second
- a vitamin found in fresh fruits (especially citrus fruits) and vegetables; prevents scurvy
- one of the four nucleotides used in building DNA; all four nucleotides have a common phosphate group and a sugar (ribose)
- a base found in DNA and RNA and derived from pyrimidine; pairs with guanine
- an abundant nonmetallic tetravalent element occurring in three allotropic forms: amorphous carbon and graphite and diamond; occurs in all organic compounds
- ten 10s
- a unit of electrical charge equal to the amount of charge transferred by a current of 1 ampere in 1 second
- a general-purpose programing language closely associated with the UNIX operating system
- (music) the keynote of the scale of C major
- the 3rd letter of the Roman alphabet
- street names for cocaine
"C" in song lyrics
See how c is used in real songs:
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"Come on girl, P. and C.."
504 Boyz — I Got You Girl -
"Bridge C"
69 Boyz — Kitty Kitty -
"01 Y O U S U C"
7L & Esoteric — First Letter
Words that rhyme with c
Usage tips for "c"
Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "c" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for c to find words that pair well.