Eureka: meaning, definitions and examples
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eureka
[ juหหriหkษ ]
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:
๐ต๐น eureka
๐ฎ๐ณ เคฏเฅเคฐเฅเคเคพ
๐ฉ๐ช Eureka
๐ฎ๐ฉ eureka
๐บ๐ฆ ัะฒัะธะบะฐ
๐ต๐ฑ eureka
๐ฏ๐ต ใฆใผใฌใซ
๐ซ๐ท eureka
๐ช๐ธ eureka
๐น๐ท eureka
๐ฐ๐ท ์ ๋ ์นด
๐ธ๐ฆ ูู ุฑููุง
๐จ๐ฟ eureka
๐ธ๐ฐ eureka
๐จ๐ณ ๅฐค้ๅก
๐ธ๐ฎ eureka
๐ฎ๐ธ eureka
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะตััะธะบะฐ
๐ฌ๐ช แแฃแ แแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ eureka
๐ฒ๐ฝ eureka
Etymology
The word 'Eureka' is derived from the ancient Greek word 'ฮตแฝฯฮทฮบฮฑ,' 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.
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