κ

Symbol

κ

1. (chemistry) the compressibility of a compound
2. (mathematics) A cardinal number.

Alternative forms

• ϰ (cursive)

Letter

κ • (k) (lowercase, uppercase Κ)

1. Lower-case kappa (κάππα), the tenth letter of the ancient Greek alphabet. It represented the voiceless velar plosive /k/. It is preceded by ι and followed by λ.

Letter

κ • (k) (lowercase, uppercase Κ)

1. The lower case letter kappa (κάππα), the tenth letter of the modern Greek alphabet.

Noun

κ • (k)

1. Abbreviation of κύριος (kýrios): Mr
2. Abbreviation of κυρία (kyría): Mrs, Ms