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kappa.

The tenth letter of the Greek alphabet.

5 characters2 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

noun/ˈkæpə/
  1. The tenth letter of the Greek alphabet.

    countable · uncountable
  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.

    countable · uncountable
Where this word comes from

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

noun/ˈkæpə/
  1. A tortoise-like demon or imp.

    Japanese
Where this word comes from

From Japanese 河童 (kappa, “water imp”).

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