Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

esc

Word Rarity Rare

Frequency: 2.88 in modern English

Syllables: esc
IPA

5

Scrabble Score

3

Letters

1

Syllables

3

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

Abbreviation of escape key (on a computer keyboard).

noun

Initialism of electronic stability control.

Countable; Uncountable

noun

Initialism of embryonic stem cell.

Countable; Uncountable

noun

Initialism of electronic speed controller.

Countable; Uncountable

noun

Initialism of extended static checking.

Countable; Uncountable

noun

Alternative letter-case form of Esc (“escape key”).

Countable; Uncountable

name

Initialism of Eurovision Song Contest.

Example Sentences

"The keys are not as flat and offer more space between them. Better yet, you still maintain a physical row of function keys (including ESC) and the Touch ID sensor is still here."

Usage

Inflected Forms

ESCs (plural)

Derived Forms

hESC

Frequently Paired Words

TCS ABS

Synonyms

Esc key ESP

Questions

What does esc mean?: Abbreviation of escape key (on a computer keyboard).

How to pronounce esc

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