kappa — English Dictionary

Noun

1. The tenth letter of the Greek alphabet.

   Usage

   • 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.

   Usage

   • Countable
   • Uncountable

Noun

1. A tortoise-like demon or imp.

   Usage

   • Japanese

   Examples

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

Noun

1. the 10th letter of the Greek alphabet

   Broader terms

   letterletter of the alphabetalphabetic character