l meaning and definition

L noun

Definition of l (noun)

1. a metric unit of capacity, formerly defined as the volume of one kilogram of pure water under standard conditions; now equal to 1,000 cubic centimeters (or approximately 1.75 pints)
   • synonyms: cubic decimeter, cubic decimetre, liter, litre
2. the cardinal number that is the product of ten and five
   • synonyms: 50, fifty
3. a cgs unit of illumination equal to the brightness of a perfectly diffusing surface that emits or reflects one lumen per square centimeter
   • synonyms: lambert
4. the 12th letter of the Roman alphabet
5. the 12th letter of the Roman alphabet

L adjective

Definition of l (adjective)

1. being ten more than forty
   • synonyms: 50, fifty