Definition of KAPPA

kappa

Meanings

Plural: kappas

Noun

  • the 10th letter of the Greek alphabet
  • The tenth letter of the Greek alphabet.
  • A measurement of the sensitivity of the value of an option to changes in the implied volatility of the price of the underlying asset.
  • A tortoise-like demon or imp.

Origin / Etymology

Learned borrowing from Ancient Greek κάππα (káppa), ultimately from Proto-Semitic *kapp- (“palm, hand”). Doublet of kaph.

Synonyms

tau, vega

Scrabble Score: 13

kappa is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word
kappa is a valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
kappa is a valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 15

kappa is a valid Words With Friends word