titan — a person or thing of very great strength, intellect, or importance
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a person or thing of very great strength, intellect, or importance
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈtaɪtən/
Example Sentences
- Elon Musk is considered a titan in both the automotive and space industries.
- The tech titan's morning routine includes checking stock prices while brushing his teeth with a golden toothbrush.
- Amazon has grown from a small online bookstore to a retail titan.
titan
NOUN[/ˈtaɪtən/]
a person or thing of very great strength, intellect, or importance
a person or thing of very great strength, intellect, or importance
The titan may frighten, but his spirit will brighten!
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🌳Etymology
Origin
From Ancient Greek Titans (Τιτάν), the primordial deities in Greek mythology who ruled before Zeus and the Olympian gods. These colossal beings were depicted as possessing immense strength and size, and their name became synonymous with anything extraordinarily large and powerful.
Breakdown
Greek Titan (Τιτάν) — likely from an Indo-European root meaning 'to stretch' or 'to extend', reflecting their vast, towering nature. The term evolved from mythological designation to a general descriptor of anything of enormous size and strength.
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📝Examples
“Elon Musk is considered a titan in both the automotive and space industries.”
“The tech titan's morning routine includes checking stock prices while brushing his teeth with a golden toothbrush.”
“Amazon has grown from a small online bookstore to a retail titan.”
“The media titan owns so many newspapers that he uses them as wallpaper in his mansion.”
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