C
/siห/noun
The third letter of the English alphabet.
Did you know?In ancient Rome, the letter 'C' represented the number 100, linking it to concepts of completeness and cycles in numerology.
Etymological Timeline
Phoenician Alphabet
Phoenician
๐ค
โRepresents a sound akin to 'g' or 'k', symbolizing a 'gimel' or 'camel', embodying movement.โ
Greek Alphabet
Greek
ฮ (gamma)
โAdapted from Phoenician, this letter retained the similar sound and was associated with symbolic representation of the earth.โ
Etruscan
Etruscan
๐๐ค
โThe Etruscans borrowed and adapted Greek letters, maintaining the sound and evolving its form.โ
Latin
Latin
C
โIn Latin, 'C' became prominent in literature and law, symbolizing authority and the beginning of words for 'completeness'.โ
Old English
Old English
C
โCarried over from Latin, it was used in early English texts, representing both a sound and a concept of 'connection'.โ
Modern English
English
C
โIn contemporary usage, it serves as a letter with diverse phonetic roles, often marking beginnings in words.โ