Synonyms for eureka
| Grammar : Noun |
| Spell : yoo-ree-kuh, yuh- |
| Phonetic Transcription : yʊˈri kə, yə- |
Top 10 synonyms for eureka
- abruptness
- astoundment
- attack
- bombshell
- curveball
- disillusion
- epiphany
- eureka
- eye-opener
- fortune
- godsend
- incredulity
- kick
- marvel
- miscalculation
- phenomenon
- portent
- precipitance
- precipitation
- precipitousness
- prodigy
- rarity
- shock
- start
- stupefaction
- suddenness
- thunderbolt
- unexpected
- unforeseen
- whammy
- wonder
- wonderment
Définition 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
- 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
Antonyms for eureka
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