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eureka

yuh-REE-kuh

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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.”

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An exclamation of triumph on making a discovery or solving a problem.

""Eureka!" he cried, his teeth shining through his beard. "Gentlemen, you may congratulate me and we may congratulate each other. The problem is solved."" — Arthur Conan Doyle, The Lost World … (1912)

""Eureka!" she shouted, finally spotting the bug in the code."

How to use eureka

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In plain EnglishWhat you shout when you suddenly figure something out.

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a eureka moment

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

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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.

Origin: Ancient Greek

Rhymes for eureka

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Frequently asked questions

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.