kappa
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Noun — The tenth letter of the Greek alphabet (Κ, κ).
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Etymology
From Ancient Greek kappa, the letter name. The internet slang sense is unrelated, taken from "Kappa," the name of a popular sarcasm emote on the streaming platform Twitch.
Full origin of kappa →Frequently asked questions
What does “kappa” mean?
The word “kappa” means the tenth letter of the Greek alphabet (Κ, κ). In plain terms, a Greek letter, a finance term for volatility sensitivity, a Japanese water spirit, or (online) a sarcasm marker — four unrelated meanings sharing one spelling.
How do you pronounce “kappa”?
“Kappa” is pronounced KA-puh (/ˈkæpə/ in IPA).
How do you use “kappa” in a sentence?
Here is “kappa” used in a sentence: “Kappa sits between iota and lambda in the Greek alphabet.”
What part of speech is “kappa”?
Depending on how it is used, “kappa” can be a noun and an intj.
Where does the word “kappa” come from?
The word “kappa” comes from Ancient Greek. From Ancient Greek kappa, the letter name. The internet slang sense is unrelated, taken from "Kappa," the name of a popular sarcasm emote on the streaming platform Twitch.
Is “kappa” a common word?
“Kappa” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “kappa” have?
“Kappa” has 4 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: the tenth letter of the Greek alphabet (Κ, κ).