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Cassandra

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Name — In Greek myth, a Trojan princess gifted with true prophecy but cursed so no one would believe her.

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Etymology

From Ancient Greek Kassándra, the name of the mythical Trojan prophetess.

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What does “Cassandra” mean?

The word “Cassandra” means in Greek myth, a Trojan princess gifted with true prophecy but cursed so no one would believe her. In plain terms, a person whose correct warnings go unheeded, named after the mythical Trojan princess doomed never to be believed.

How do you pronounce “Cassandra”?

“Cassandra” is pronounced kuh-SAN-druh (/kəˈsæn.dɹə/ in IPA).

How do you use “Cassandra” in a sentence?

Here is “Cassandra” used in a sentence: “Like Cassandra, he warned everyone, and no one listened.”

What part of speech is “Cassandra”?

Depending on how it is used, “Cassandra” can be a name and a noun.

Where does the word “Cassandra” come from?

The word “Cassandra” comes from Ancient Greek. From Ancient Greek Kassándra, the name of the mythical Trojan prophetess.

Is “Cassandra” a common word?

“Cassandra” is an uncommon word in modern English.

How many meanings does “Cassandra” have?

“Cassandra” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: in Greek myth, a Trojan princess gifted with true prophecy but cursed so no one would believe her.

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