noun

rho

roh

Rho (noun) means the seventeenth letter of the Greek alphabet (Ρ, ρ), corresponding roughly to the English R. Example: “The word "rhythm" ultimately comes from a Greek word starting with rho.”

noun

The seventeenth letter of the Greek alphabet (Ρ, ρ), corresponding roughly to the English R.

"The word "rhythm" ultimately comes from a Greek word starting with rho."

(finance) A measure of how sensitive an option's price is to changes in interest rates.

"Traders use rho to see how rising rates might affect an option's value."

How to use rho

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishA Greek letter, and also a technical term in options trading.

Word forms

rhos plural, Rhos plural

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Etymology

From the name of the Greek letter ῥῶ (rhô).

Origin: Greek

Frequently asked questions

What does “rho” mean?

The word “rho” means the seventeenth letter of the Greek alphabet (Ρ, ρ), corresponding roughly to the English R. In plain terms, a Greek letter, and also a technical term in options trading.

How do you pronounce “rho”?

“Rho” is pronounced roh (/ɹoʊ/ in IPA).

How do you use “rho” in a sentence?

Here is “rho” used in a sentence: “The word "rhythm" ultimately comes from a Greek word starting with rho.”

What part of speech is “rho”?

“Rho” is a noun.

Where does the word “rho” come from?

The word “rho” comes from Greek. From the name of the Greek letter ῥῶ (rhô).

How many meanings does “rho” have?

“Rho” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: the seventeenth letter of the Greek alphabet (Ρ, ρ), corresponding roughly to the English R.