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titanic

adjective
ti·​tan·​ic | \ tÄ«-ˈta-nik How to pronounce titanic (audio) also tÉ™-\

Definition of titanic

: having great magnitude, force, or power : colossal a titanic struggle

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Other Words from titanic

titanically \ tÄ«-​ˈta-​ni-​k(É™-​)lÄ“ also  tÉ™-​ How to pronounce titanically (audio) \ adverb

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Before becoming the name of one of the most famous ships in history, titanic referred to the Titans, a family of giants in Greek mythology who were believed to have once ruled the earth. They were subsequently overpowered and replaced by the younger Olympian gods under the leadership of Zeus. The size and power of the Titans is memorialized in the adjective titanic and in the noun titanium, a metallic element of exceptional strength that is used in the production of steel.

Examples of titanic in a Sentence

They put up a titanic struggle. The batter hit a titanic home run.

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Now the precarious medical condition of Ginsburg, who's been treated this year for pancreatic and lung cancers, could portend an even more titanic battle for the seat of the court's leading liberal. Richard Wolf, USA TODAY, "Supreme Court Justice Neil Gorsuch decries lack of access to justice for many Americans," 8 Sep. 2019 The result, though, is a masterly portrait of a titanic yet unfulfilled man. The Economist, "A life of David Ben-Gurion, Israel’s founding father," 22 Aug. 2019 Harper is a modern-day Reggie Jackson, compelling and charismatic and capable of titanic deeds that linger in the memory. Bruce Jenkins, SFChronicle.com, "DeMarcus Cousins’ latest injury: How much can one man take?," 16 Aug. 2019 Artisan fazendas — small farms — have only come into fashion in Brazil in the last decade or so; for most of the last century Brazil’s titanic coffee output was defined by large plantations supplying blending beans to most of the world. Jordan Michelman, latimes.com, "What’s brewing in Chinatown: a microguide to four unique coffee bars," 21 June 2019 Stan Lee and Steve Ditko, two titanic figures at Marvel Comics, died last year. Tribune News Service, cleveland.com, "50 years of San Diego Comic-Con: What we’ve gained and lost in five decades of pop culture celebrations (See latest photos)," 18 July 2019 The Redwood National State Parks has partnered with Save the Redwoods League to try and accelerate regeneration of the titanic trees. NBC News, "Cloning giant redwoods could help combat climate change," 28 July 2019 Houston's June drinking scene couldn't quite match the titanic numbers from last month. Peter Dawson, Houston Chronicle, "Alcohol sales in Harris County dip to $106 million in June, following record month, data shows," 25 July 2019 Stan Lee and Steve Ditko, two titanic figures at Marvel Comics, died last year. Tribune News Service, cleveland.com, "50 years of San Diego Comic-Con: What we’ve gained and lost in five decades of pop culture celebrations (See latest photos)," 18 July 2019

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First Known Use of titanic

1709, in the meaning defined above

History and Etymology for titanic

Greek titanikos of the Titans

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