Hello, you have come here looking for the meaning of the word
Ka. In DICTIOUS you will not only get to know all the dictionary meanings for the word
Ka, but we will also tell you about its etymology, its characteristics and you will know how to say
Ka in singular and plural. Everything you need to know about the word
Ka you have here. The definition of the word
Ka will help you to be more precise and correct when speaking or writing your texts. Knowing the definition of
Ka, as well as those of other words, enriches your vocabulary and provides you with more and better linguistic resources.
Translingual
Symbol
Ka
- (chemistry) Symbol used to denote an acid dissociation constant.
Usage notes
- Note that the a is written as a subscript: Ka. In English, this is typically pronounced "K-sub-A".
Translations
acid dissociation constant
Tagalog
Pronunciation
Etymology 1
From clipping of kaka (“elder sibling; elder”).
Noun
Ka or Kâ (Baybayin spelling ᜃ)
- term of address for elders and distant uncles or aunts
- Ka Pedro ― Elder Pedro
- Ka Maria ― Elder Maria
Derived terms
See also
Etymology 2
From clipping of kapatid (“sibling; brother; sister”).
Noun
Ka or Kâ (Baybayin spelling ᜃ) (Christianity)
- term of address used by members of Iglesia ni Cristo to refer to other Church members
- Ka Felix ― Brother Felix
Etymology 3
From clipping of kasama (“companion; comrade”).
Noun
Ka or Kâ (Baybayin spelling ᜃ)
- non-hierarchical term of address, used in socialist and communist circles: comrade
Usage notes
See also
Further reading
- “Ka”, in Pambansang Diksiyonaryo | Diksiyonaryo.ph, Manila, 2018