X (disambiguation)

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X is the twenty-fourth letter of the Latin alphabet.

X may also refer to:

Language

Chi (letter), the twenty-second letter of the Greek alphabet, often used to abbreviate "Christ"
Kha, a letter in the Cyrillic alphabet
Ḫāʼ, a letter in the Arabic alphabet

Mathematics

X is the Roman numeral for 10
x is a common variable for unknown or changing concepts in mathematics
× is used as the multiplication sign in mathematics, also noted ✕
× is used as the vector or cross product
x is an axis in the Cartesian coordinate system

Science

In astronomy, X stands for a comet of unknown orbit
In electronics, X stands for reactance, the imaginary part of electrical impedance
In biology, × (or x) is often used in binomial nomenclature as part of a hybrid name
X band, part of the microwave band of the electromagnetic spectrum
X chromosome, one of the two sex-determining chromosomes in many animal species, including mammals
Planet X, a hypothesised planet in the outer solar system
X (charge), a conserved quantum number in particle physics
Extension (x), the change in length of wire when force is applied to a it under Hooke's Law

Surname

Little X, also known as Lil X, a Canadian music video director.
Malcolm X, human rights activist.
Michael X, civil rights activist.

Computing

X, short for the X Window System, a client-server display protocol often used in UNIX environments
X Window System protocols and architecture, rules for communication between the former client and server
X (writing speed), the speed at which data is written to an optical disc
Mac OS X, the current graphical operating system for Apple hardware
X (file format), file format used by DirectX

Media

X-rated, a rating given to films suitable for an adult-only audience
X (1963 film), subtitled The Man with the X-Ray Eyes, an American science-fiction film
X (anime), a Japanese manga film and television series
The X (TV series), a Canadian children's television program produced by the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation
The X's, an American animated television series
X (magazine), a quarterly review of literature and the arts.
Kamen Rider X, a Japanese television series and part of the Kamen Rider franchise.

Comics

X (manga), a Japanese manga series by Clamp
X (Dark Horse Comics), a character and series by Dark Horse Comics
X (Marvel Comics), a mutant character appearing in Marvel Comics

Video games

X (game series), a science fiction space simulator series by Egosoft
X (handheld game), an early 3D game for Nintendo's Game Boy console released only in Japan
X (Xbox show), an annual trade show hosted by Microsoft to showcase Xbox merchandise
Dance Dance Revolution X, a music video game by Konami
Mega Man X (character), the protagonist in the Mega Man X video game series

Music

Albums

X (Trace Adkins album), released in 2008 by American country music artist Trace Adkins
X (Kylie Minogue album), released in 2007 by Australian dance-pop singer Kylie Minogue
X (K-Ci and JoJo album), released in 2000 by American R&B duo K-Ci and JoJo
X (Kristeen Young album), released in 2004 by American rock singer Kristeen Young
X (INXS album), released in 1990 by Australian rock band INXS
X (Def Leppard album), released in 2002 by British rock band Def Leppard
X (Liberty X album), released in 2005 by British pop vocal group Liberty X
X (Klaus Schulze album), released in 1978 by German electronic musician Klaus Schulze
X (Anna Vissi album), released in 2002 by Greek singer Anna Vissi
X the album, Christian compilation album series released annually by Tooth and Nail Records since 2004

Bands

X (American band), American punk band
X (Australian band), Australian alternative band
X Japan, Japanese metal band

Songs

"X" (Xzibit song), a song from the 2000 album Restless by Xzibit
"X" (Liberty X song), a 2006 song from the album X by Liberty X
"X", a song from the album Toxicity by System of a Down
"X", a song from the album Pain Is Love by Ja Rule featuring Missy Elliott & Tweet

Radio

KCXX-FM, also known as "The 'X' at 103.9 FM", a rock n' roll radio station in the Inland Empire, Southern California
KTHX-FM, also known as "The 'X' at 100.1 FM", a rock n' roll radio station in Reno, Nevada
KXXR, also known as "93X", an active rock radio station in Minneapolis, Minnesota
WBSX, also known as 97.9X in Scranton/Wilkes-Barre/Hazelton, Pennsylvania
WNFZ, also known as "94.3 the X", a modern rock radio station in Knoxville, Tennessee
WQXA, also known as 105.7 "The 'X'", a modern rock radio station in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
WRAX, also known as "The 'X' at 100.5", a former call sign for WMMM radio station in Birmingham, Alabama
WSUN-FM, also known as "97X", a modern rock radio station in Tampa, Florida
WXDX-FM, also known as "The 'X' at 105.9", a modern rock radio station in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
WXEG, also known as "103.9 The 'X'", a modern rock radio station in Dayton, Ohio
WXLP, also known as "97X," a classic hits station in the Quad Cities, Iowa-Illinois, licensed to Moline, Illinois
99X (Atlanta), a modern rock radio station in Atlanta, Georgia now heard only on HD
XETRA-FM, also known as "91X", a modern rock radio station in San Diego, California
The initial letter of many stations originating in Mexico

Other uses

X mark, a common written symbol of negation or affirmation
X, the pseudonym under which the "X Article", formally titled "The Sources of Soviet Conduct", was published in Foreign Affairs magazine
X (automobile), a French car produced in 1908 and 1909
X² (roller coaster), the world's first spinning coaster, at Six Flags Magic Mountain
X (John Cage book), subtitled Writings ’79–’82, a book by avantgarde composer John Cage
X, A Quartely Review of Literature and the Arts 1959–1962, edited by David Wright & Patrick Swift
X (The X-Files), a character from the television series The X-files
x is a handwritten symbol of a kiss
x is a symbol in the International Phonetic Alphabet for the voiceless velar fricative
X is the stock symbol for United States Steel Corporation
The X is the nickname for École Polytechnique, a French engineering school
The X may refer to the Xcel Energy Center, an arena in Saint Paul, Minnesota
X and ecstasy are street names for the drug MDMA
X, surname often assumed by members of the Nation of Islam
X, ring name of wrestler Carl Ouellet
X is the symbol for a strike in bowling
X is used often by straight edgers to show their commitement to their lifestyle.
╳ is a box drawing character
Ⓧ may refer to a typographical symbol in Japanese resale price maintenance
X is sometimes used in acronyms and other abbreviations to represent the word "cross"
X is the legal signature of an illiterate person

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