X (disambiguation)
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". Cf. Chi Rho
- Kha, a letter in the Cyrillic alphabet
- Ḫāʼ, a letter in the Arabic alphabet
- x is a symbol in the International Phonetic Alphabet for the voiceless velar fricative
Mathematics
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
- X, the abbreviation for mole fraction
- In organic cemistry, the representation of a halide in chemical formulas; for example in functional groups
Surname
Computing
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, anime film and anime 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
- X magazine, a pop music magazine launched in the UK in 2010 about The X Factor
- Kamen Rider X, a Japanese television series and part of the Kamen Rider franchise
- X'ed, to be the victim of a hidden camera prank on The Jamie Kennedy Experiment
Comics
Video games
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 (Spock's Beard album), released in 2010 by American progressive rock band Spock's Beard
- X (Royal Hunt album), released in 2010 by Danish progressive metal band Royal Hunt
- X the album, Christian compilation album series released annually by Tooth and Nail Records since 2004
- X (Korn Album), released in October of 2011 by Nu-Metal band KoRn
Bands and artists
Songs
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
- WXLV, also known as "90.3 "The X"", a college radio station in Allentown, Pennsylvania
- 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
- WROX-FM, also known as "96X," a modern rock radio station in Norfolk, Virginia
Organisations
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 avant garde composer John Cage
- X, A Quartely Review of Literature and the Arts 1959–1962, edited by David Wright and 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 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 commitment 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
See also
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