eureka

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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- \yu̇-ˈrē-kə\
- /jʊˈriː.kə/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- \yu̇-ˈrē-kə\

Definitions of eureka word

noun eureka A cry of joy or satisfaction when one finds or discovers something. 1
interjection eureka expressing excitement at a discovery 1
noun Technical meaning of eureka A European technological development programme. 1
exclamation eureka Someone might say 'eureka' when they suddenly find or realize something, or when they solve a problem. 0
exclamation eureka an exclamation of triumph on discovering or solving something 0
interjection eureka I have found (it): believed to have been uttered by Archimedes when he discovered a way to determine the purity of gold by applying the principle of specific gravity 0

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Parts of speech for Eureka

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eureka popularity

This term is known only to a narrow circle of people with rare knowledge. Only 7% of English native speakers know the meaning of this word.

Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".

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Synonyms for eureka

noun eureka

amazement — Amazement is the feeling you have when something surprises you very much.
astonishment — Astonishment is a feeling of great surprise.
awe — Awe is the feeling of respect and amazement that you have when you are faced with something wonderful and often rather frightening.
bewilderment — Bewilderment is the feeling of being bewildered.
consternation — Consternation is a feeling of anxiety or fear.

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Antonyms for eureka

noun eureka

calmness — without rough motion; still or nearly still: a calm sea.
composure — Composure is the appearance or feeling of calm and the ability to control your feelings.
coolness — moderately cold; neither warm nor cold: a rather cool evening.
happiness — the quality or state of being happy.
indifference — lack of interest or concern: We were shocked by their indifference toward poverty.

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