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Vega
VAY-guh
Vega (name) means the brightest star in the constellation Lyra, and one of the three stars in the Summer Triangle. Example: “On a clear summer night, Vega is one of the easiest bright stars to spot.”
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The brightest star in the constellation Lyra, and one of the three stars in the Summer Triangle.
"On a clear summer night, Vega is one of the easiest bright stars to spot."
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In finance, a measure of how sensitive an option's price is to changes in expected market volatility.
"Traders watch vega closely when volatility is expected to spike."
How to use Vega
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA bright star, or (in finance) a measure of an option's sensitivity to volatility.
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Etymology
From Arabic al-nasr al-waqi' ("the falling eagle"), the old name for the constellation, via Medieval Latin.
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What does “Vega” mean?
The word “Vega” means the brightest star in the constellation Lyra, and one of the three stars in the Summer Triangle. In plain terms, a bright star, or (in finance) a measure of an option's sensitivity to volatility.
How do you pronounce “Vega”?
“Vega” is pronounced VAY-guh (/ˈveɪɡə/ in IPA).
How do you use “Vega” in a sentence?
Here is “Vega” used in a sentence: “On a clear summer night, Vega is one of the easiest bright stars to spot.”
What part of speech is “Vega”?
Depending on how it is used, “Vega” can be a name and a noun.
Where does the word “Vega” come from?
The word “Vega” comes from Medieval Latin. From Arabic al-nasr al-waqi' ("the falling eagle"), the old name for the constellation, via Medieval Latin.
Is “Vega” a common word?
“Vega” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “Vega” have?
“Vega” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: the brightest star in the constellation Lyra, and one of the three stars in the Summer Triangle.
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