kappa

noun

kap·​pa ˈka-pə 

: the 10th letter of the Greek alphabet see Alphabet Table

Examples of kappa in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Turmeric also prevents the body from making NF kappa-B, which is one of the primary causes for UTIs and bladder infections. —Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 18 Oct. 2022

These trials had a system to describe different kappa values: for example, 0.6-0.8 was 'satisfactory'. —Neuroskeptic, Discover Magazine, 13 Jan. 2013

Word History

Etymology

Middle English, from Greek, of Semitic origin; akin to Hebrew kaph

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

kappa

noun

kap·​pa ˈkap-ə 

: the 10th letter of the Greek alphabet

—Κ or κ

Medical Definition

kappa

noun

kap·​pa ˈkap-ə 

: a cytoplasmic factor in certain paramecia that mediates production of paramecin and thereby makes the medium in which such microorganisms are grown toxic to members of strains not possessing the factor see paramecin