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

Word History and Origins

Origin of kappa¹

< Greek káppa < Semitic; kaph

Word History and Origins

Origin of kappa¹

Greek, of Semitic origin

Example Sentences

His friend and Kappa Alpha Psi fraternity brother, Lawrence Brownlee, is an even better tenor who has performed around the world.

From Washington Post

You do not need to be a member of the Beta Kappa Chapter or the Beta Phi Omega Sorority to join.

From Washington Blade

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

From The Daily Beast

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

From The Daily Beast

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

From The Daily Beast

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

From The Daily Beast

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

From The Daily Beast

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

From Project Gutenberg

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

From Project Gutenberg

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

From Project Gutenberg

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

From Project Gutenberg

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

From Project Gutenberg