ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Kappa

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Pronunciation /ˈkæpə/ · Part of speech noun

Quick meaning: Kappa is a noun meaning The tenth letter of the Greek alphabet.

Meaning

The tenth letter of the Greek alphabet.

More Meanings

  1. (Japanese mythology) A tortoise-like demon or imp.
  2. (finance) A measurement of the sensitivity of the value of an option to changes in the implied volatility of the price of the underlying asset.

Example Sentences

It was not quite possible for a kappa to go pale, but this one managed, shrinking partly into its shell.

Word Forms

Synonyms for kappa

Depending on context, synonyms include tau, vega.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include chi, phi, gamma, carrageenan, lambda, lamda.

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