titan
Titan (noun) means a person or thing of enormous size, power, or influence. Example: “He became a titan of the tech industry.”
How to use titan
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishSomeone or something massively powerful or dominant in its field.
Word forms
titans plural
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Etymology
From Titan, the mythological race of Greek gods.
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What does “titan” mean?
The word “titan” means a person or thing of enormous size, power, or influence. In plain terms, someone or something massively powerful or dominant in its field.
How do you pronounce “titan”?
“Titan” is pronounced TEYE-tuhn (/ˈtaɪtən/ in IPA).
How do you use “titan” in a sentence?
Here is “titan” used in a sentence: “He became a titan of the tech industry.”
What part of speech is “titan”?
Depending on how it is used, “titan” can be a noun and a name.
Where does the word “titan” come from?
The word “titan” comes from Greek. From Titan, the mythological race of Greek gods.
Is “titan” a common word?
“Titan” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “titan” have?
“Titan” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a person or thing of enormous size, power, or influence.
What is the difference between a titan and a giant?
A titan describes a person or thing of enormous size, power, or influence, often used to praise someone's impact in a field, such as a titan of industry. A giant carries a similar meaning but is more commonly used for physical size or general prominence, while titan carries a stronger connotation of mythic power drawn from Greek mythology.
Who were the Titans in Greek mythology?
In Greek mythology, the Titans were a race of giant gods who ruled before the Olympian gods came to power. This mythological origin is why the word titan came to describe anyone or anything of enormous size, power, or influence.
How is titan used to describe people in business or industry?
Titan is often used figuratively to describe a person of enormous power or influence in a particular field, as in a titan of finance or a tech titan. This usage draws on the mythological image of the Titans as immensely powerful beings.