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Grammar : Noun
Spell : yoo-ree-kuh, yuh-
Phonetic Transcription : yʊˈri kə, yə-


Definition of eureka

Origin :
  • c.1600, from Greek heureka "I have found (it)," first person singular perfect active indicative of heuriskein "to find" (see heuristic). Supposedly shouted by Archimedes (c.287-212 B.C.E.) when he solved a problem that had been set to him: determining whether goldsmiths had adulterated the metal in the crown of Hiero II, king of Syracuse.
  • As in surprise : noun something amazing; state of amazement
Example sentences :
  • This paper is from the collection of 105 in the Court House at Eureka.
  • Extract from : « The Journal of Negro History, Volume 3, 1918 » by Various
  • They mounted into the buggy, Dorothy holding Eureka safe in her lap.
  • Extract from : « Dorothy and the Wizard in Oz » by L. Frank Baum
  • "Eureka sees better in the dark than we can," whispered Dorothy.
  • Extract from : « Dorothy and the Wizard in Oz » by L. Frank Baum
  • Dorothy held Eureka in her arms and bade her friends a fond good-bye.
  • Extract from : « Dorothy and the Wizard in Oz » by L. Frank Baum
  • "Eureka," said the doctor calmly, and emitted a curly cloud.
  • Extract from : « Put Yourself in His Place » by Charles Reade
  • "I think she's with Eureka in tea-room number 1," replied Mrs. Bridgeman.
  • Extract from : « The Prophet of Berkeley Square » by Robert Hichens
  • "I do see something," said Eureka, in a dim and heavy voice.
  • Extract from : « The Prophet of Berkeley Square » by Robert Hichens
  • Eureka stared upon the Prophet, who began to feel very nervous.
  • Extract from : « The Prophet of Berkeley Square » by Robert Hichens
  • But at this point Eureka suddenly seemed to lose interest in the matter.
  • Extract from : « The Prophet of Berkeley Square » by Robert Hichens
  • "I'll get him to back Eureka up, and then it will be quite safe," she said.
  • Extract from : « The Prophet of Berkeley Square » by Robert Hichens

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