herculean

Meanings

• adjective

  Relating to or exhibiting great strength, endurance, or ability.

  - "The Herculean task of moving the boulder required the strength of ten men."
  - "His Herculean efforts paid off when he finally completed the marathon."

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Rhymes

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Variants

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Herculean

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Etymology

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From Hercules, the name of a legendary Greek hero.

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Trivia

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1. Hercules is also known as Heracles in Greek mythology.

2. The word 'herculean' was first used in English in the late 1400s.

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Related Concepts

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1. strength: A quality of being strong, especially physically.

2. endurance: The ability to continue in a course of action in spite of difficulty or adversity.

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Culture

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In Greek mythology, Hercules is known for his twelve labors, which test his strength and endurance. The term 'herculean' is often used to describe tasks that require great strength or effort.

How to Memorize "herculean"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize the image of Hercules, a strong and muscular hero, to remember the meaning of 'herculean'.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'herculean' with tasks that require great strength or effort, such as moving a heavy boulder or completing a marathon.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Hercules is a hero, Exhibiting Enormous Strength' to remember the meaning of 'herculean'.

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