ske

Ske is a three-letter sequence that does not designate a single subject, but rather appears in multiple, unrelated contexts. In English writing, it shows up as the initial segment of several common words and occasionally as an acronym in specialized domains.

Within English linguistics, ske occurs in words with Greek or Latin roots. Examples include skein, skeleton, skeptical, and skeptic. The underlying roots include skelet- from Greek skeletos (for skeleton) and skeptikos (for skeptic), transmitted into English through Latin and French. In these cases, ske functions as a phonological start rather than a unit with independent meaning.

As an acronym, SKE can stand for various organizations, terms, or codes, depending on context. There is no single dominant expansion recognized across fields, so the intended meaning is usually determined by accompanying descriptions or institutional affiliations.

Beyond formal use, Ske may appear as a nickname or stylized name in fiction or among individuals, though such uses vary widely and are not standardized.

Related terms that share the initial cluster include skein, skeleton, skeptic, and skepticism. These words illustrate how a common sequence can appear in diverse lexical families.