eureka
Eureka (intj) means an exclamation of triumph on making a discovery or solving a problem. Example: “Eureka!" she shouted, finally spotting the bug in the code.”
How to Use Eureka
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishWhat you shout when you suddenly figure something out.
Fill the Gap
Can you complete this real example?
"_____!" she shouted, finally spotting the bug in the code.
Etymology
From Ancient Greek heúrēka (\"I have found it!\"). Legend has it that the mathematician Archimedes shouted this after realising, while stepping into a bath, how to measure an object's density.
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What does “eureka” mean?
The word “eureka” means an exclamation of triumph on making a discovery or solving a problem. In plain terms, what you shout when you suddenly figure something out.
How do you pronounce “eureka”?
“Eureka” is pronounced yuh-REE-kuh (/jʊˈɹiː.kə/ in IPA).
How do you use “eureka” in a sentence?
Here is “eureka” used in a sentence: “"Eureka!" she shouted, finally spotting the bug in the code.”
What part of speech is “eureka”?
“Eureka” is an intj.
Where does the word “eureka” come from?
The word “eureka” comes from Ancient Greek. From Ancient Greek heúrēka (\"I have found it!\"). Legend has it that the mathematician Archimedes shouted this after realising, while stepping into a bath, how to measure an object's density.
Is “eureka” a common word?
“Eureka” is an uncommon word in modern English.