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kappa

[ kap-uh ]

noun

  1. the tenth letter of the Greek alphabet (K, k).
  2. the consonant sound represented by this letter.


kappa

/ ˈkæpə /

noun

  1. the tenth letter in the Greek alphabet (Κ, κ), a consonant, transliterated as c or k


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Word History and Origins

Origin of kappa1

< Greek káppa < Semitic; kaph

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Word History and Origins

Origin of kappa1

Greek, of Semitic origin

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Example Sentences

There are two sets of steps leading from the front doors of Phi Kappa Psi house.

The bonds of Phi Kappa Psi brotherhood were too strong to break.

The Charlottesville Police did indeed have jurisdiction over the Phi Kappa Psi house.

I have not sued Phi Kappa Psi, the University of Virginia, or any of the individuals involved.

Trotter graduated magna cum laude from Harvard and became the first black man named to Phi Beta Kappa.

And I remember being jealous because she was chosen by the Kappa Alpha as a candidate.

They told him all their news, what games had been won, who had made Phi Beta Kappa, and what had happened at the frat.

Oiled it is kappa, impermeable and suitable for covering packages and for making waterproof garments.

Virginia had gone into Phi Kappa that winter, and Theo had been so proud of her.

He took scholarly as well as social honors, and came forth a Phi Beta Kappa man.

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