Eureka: meaning, definitions and examples

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eureka

 

[ juหหˆriหkษ™ ]

Interjection
Context #1 | Interjection

expression of joy

Eureka is an exclamation used to express triumph upon discovering something significant or making a breakthrough. It is often associated with scientific discoveries or personal revelations.

Synonyms

I found it, aha, finally, hooray.

Examples of usage

  • Eureka! I've found the solution to the problem.
  • When she finally solved the puzzle, she shouted, 'Eureka!'
  • The scientist exclaimed 'Eureka!' when he discovered the new element.
  • After hours of searching, he had a eureka moment about the project.
  • Eureka! That's the missing piece of the equation!

Translations

Translations of the word "eureka" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น eureka

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฏเฅ‚เคฐเฅ‡เค•เคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Eureka

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ eureka

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ั”ะฒั€ะธะบะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ eureka

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒฆใƒผใƒฌใ‚ซ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท eureka

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ eureka

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท eureka

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์œ ๋ ˆ์นด

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ูŠูˆ ุฑูŠูƒุง

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ eureka

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ eureka

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅฐค้‡Œๅก

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ eureka

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ eureka

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะตัƒั€ะธะบะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ”แƒฃแƒ แƒ˜แƒ™แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ eureka

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ eureka

Etymology

The word 'Eureka' is derived from the ancient Greek word 'ฮตแฝ•ฯฮทฮบฮฑ,' which translates to 'I have found it.' According to popular legend, the mathematician Archimedes exclaimed 'Eureka' when he discovered a method to determine the purity of gold, famously jumping out of his bath and running naked through the streets of Syracuse. This anecdote highlights the exhilaration of discovery and has made 'Eureka' a cultural reference point for teamwork and innovation across various disciplines. Throughout history, eureka has been used by numerous inventors and scientists, symbolizing those moments of inspiration that can lead to significant advancements and breakthroughs in understanding.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #38,820, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.