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herculean
Herculean (adj) means Extremely strong or powerful, like the legendary hero Hercules.
adj
1
Extremely strong or powerful, like the legendary hero Hercules.
2
Needing a huge amount of effort; extremely difficult.
"There are thousands of known isotopes, and to have a functional and easily maintainable exhibit for all of these would require a Herculean effort."
— John Nonte, Supercollider 4 (2012)
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What is the meaning of herculean?
"herculean" (adj) means extremely strong or powerful, like the legendary hero Hercules.
What is another word for herculean?
Other words for "herculean" include powerful.
What is the opposite of herculean?
The opposite of "herculean" is easy.
What are the different meanings of herculean?
"herculean" has 2 main meanings: 1. Extremely strong or powerful, like the legendary hero Hercules; 2. Needing a huge amount of effort; extremely difficult.