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Eureka


Eu-re′ka

.
[Gr. [GREEK] I have found, perfect indicative of [GREEK] to find.]
The exclamation attributed to
Archimedes
, who is said to have cried out “Eureka! eureka!” (I have found it! I have found it!), upon suddenly discovering a method of finding out how much the gold of
King Hiero’s
crown had been alloyed. Hence, an expression of triumph concerning a discovery.

Definition 2024


eurêka

eurêka

See also: eureka and Eureka

French

Interjection

eurêka

  1. eureka

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