What is another word for kappa?

Pronunciation: [kˈapə] (IPA)

Kappa is a term that refers to a mythical creature in Japanese folklore. However, the term has also been adopted as a reference to the Greek letter "K." There are several synonyms for the term "kappa." These include creature, monster, supernatural being, spirit, sprite, and goblin. In some contexts, the term may also be replaced with the words "mythical creature," "legendary creature," or "creature of folklore." While the term "kappa" generally refers to a specific creature in Japanese folklore, it can also be used more broadly to describe any number of mythical creatures or supernatural beings. As with any word, the specific synonym used may depend on the context and intended meaning.

Synonyms for Kappa:

What are the hypernyms for Kappa?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.
  • Other hypernyms:

    creature, spirit, yokai, water beast, Japanese folklore figure, aquatic humanoid, mythic being.

What are the hyponyms for Kappa?

Hyponyms are more specific words categorized under a broader term, known as a hypernym.

What are the holonyms for Kappa?

Holonyms are words that denote a whole whose part is denoted by another word.

Usage examples for Kappa

Joan was invited to a great many-among them kappa Alpha Theta.
"Epistles-from-Pap-Letters-from-the-man-known-as-The-Will-Rogers-of-Indiana"
Durham, Andrew Everett
Such is the subject of this letter, and I am happy to recommend Betty Broadstreet of Greencastle, Indiana, for the Tri kappa State Scholarship.
"Epistles-from-Pap-Letters-from-the-man-known-as-The-Will-Rogers-of-Indiana"
Durham, Andrew Everett
The Delta kappa Sonofaguns set fire to their house once by shooting Roman candles at a row of neophytes in the cellar, and we had to turn out at one A. M. one winter morning to help the Delta Flushes dig a freshman out of their chimney.
"At Good Old Siwash"
George Fitch

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