Ajax
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Name — A hero of Greek mythology who fought in the Trojan War, known for his great strength.
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How to use Ajax
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
an Ajax request
the wrath of Ajax
Etymology
From Latin Aiāx, from Ancient Greek Αἴᾱς (Aíās), the name of the mythological hero. The web-development sense is a later coinage using the mythological name.
Full origin of Ajax →Frequently asked questions
What does “Ajax” mean?
The word “Ajax” means a hero of Greek mythology who fought in the Trojan War, known for his great strength. In plain terms, either the legendary Greek warrior from the Trojan War, or (lowercase, in tech) a method websites use to load new content without refreshing the page.
How do you pronounce “Ajax”?
“Ajax” is pronounced AY-jaks (/ˈeɪ.d͡ʒæks/ in IPA).
How do you use “Ajax” in a sentence?
Here is “Ajax” used in a sentence: “Ajax is often depicted as second only to Achilles among the Greek warriors.”
What part of speech is “Ajax”?
Depending on how it is used, “Ajax” can be a name and a noun.
Where does the word “Ajax” come from?
The word “Ajax” comes from Ancient Greek. From Latin Aiāx, from Ancient Greek Αἴᾱς (Aíās), the name of the mythological hero. The web-development sense is a later coinage using the mythological name.
Is “Ajax” a common word?
“Ajax” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “Ajax” have?
“Ajax” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a hero of Greek mythology who fought in the Trojan War, known for his great strength.
