Synonyms for

Kappa

Verb / ˈkæpʌ / Another word for kappa — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Kappa is the tenth letter of the Greek alphabet (Κ, κ) and is often used as a symbol for measuring thermal conductivity.

Synonyms & similar words

κ k

Common collocations

  • kappa coefficient
  • Fleiss' kappa
  • adjusted kappa
  • inter-rater kappa
  • quadratic weighted kappa
  • calculate kappa
  • measure kappa

Word family

noun kappa

Usage note

Kappa is a statistical measure of inter-rater agreement for qualitative (categorical) items. It is primarily used in academic and research contexts.

Example sentences

  1. Kappa is a letter in the Greek alphabet.
  2. The letter kappa is used to represent thermal conductivity.
  3. The symbol 'kappa' is often used in scientific research.
  4. Kappa is the tenth letter in the Greek alphabet.
  5. Kappa is sometimes used as a shorthand for thermal conductivity.

Quotes

  • Science is a way of thinking much more than it is a body of knowledge. — Carl Sagan
  • The good thing about science is that it's true whether or not you believe in it. — Neil deGrasse Tyson
  • The saddest aspect of life right now is that science gathers knowledge faster than society gathers wisdom. — Isaac Asimov

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