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From the mathematical formula (∂vomma)/(∂σ), the partial derivative of vomma with respect to volatility (σ), pronounced as "D vomma (by) D vol(atility)".
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Today it means: A third-order measure of derivative price sensitivity, expressed as the rate of change of vomma with respect to changes in the volatility of the underlying asset. Full definition →
From the mathematical formula (∂vomma)/(∂σ), the partial derivative of vomma with respect to volatility (σ), pronounced as "D vomma (by) D vol(atility)".
Etymology from Wiktionary, CC BY-SA 4.0.