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kappa

noun

Simple meaning

The 10th letter of the Greek alphabet.

Pronunciation

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kapuh

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IPA pronunciation (US)

ˈkæpə

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Definition

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noun

  1. The 10th letter of the Greek alphabet

  2. finance

    A measurement of the sensitivity of the value of an option to changes in the implied volatility of the price of the underlying asset.

  3. Japanese mythology

    A tortoise-like demon or imp.

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