Definition of KAPPA

kappa

Plural: kappas

Noun

  • The tenth letter of the Greek alphabet.
  • 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.

Examples

  • With a well-placed KAPPA, he closed off his opponent’s access to the bonus square.

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

Words With Friends Score: 15

kappa: valid Words With Friends Word