kappa
nounnounattested in dialogue
- //ˈkæpə//
The tenth letter of the Greek alphabet.
noun
- 1
The tenth letter of the Greek alphabet.
- 2
A measurement of the sensitivity of the value of an option to changes in the implied volatility of the price of the underlying asset.
Etymology
Learned borrowing from Ancient Greek κάππα (káppa), ultimately from Proto-Semitic *kapp- (“palm, hand”). Doublet of kaph.
noun
- 1
A tortoise-like demon or imp.
It was not quite possible for a kappa to go pale, but this one managed, shrinking partly into its shell.
Etymology
From Japanese 河童 (kappa, “water imp”).
Forms
- plural
- kappas
Kansas · A state of the midwest United States. Capital: Topeka.…Kaoru · A unisex given name from Japanese.Kaplan · A surname.
kappa · The tenth letter of the Greek alphabet.
Kappa · An emote, often used as a postscript, to indicate that the…kara · A bangle worn by Sikhs, one of the five Ks, to remind them to…Kara · A female given name.