Word Interjection
eureka
interj.
C1 Advanced US /jʊˈɹikə/ UK /juːɹˈiːkɐ/ eu·re·ka
Definition
interj.a word you shout when you suddenly find the answer to a problem or make a great discovery.
interj.an exclamation used to celebrate a sudden discovery or the successful solution to a problem. Derived from the Greek for 'I have found it'.
Examples
“Eureka! I finally found my lost keys.”
“After hours of staring at the complex math problem, she shouted 'Eureka!' as the solution became clear.”
“The scientist experienced a true eureka moment when the results of the final experiment confirmed his long-standing hypothesis about cellular regeneration.”
Usage
Often used as a standalone exclamation or to modify the noun 'moment'.
This entry
Level C1 · Advanced
Frequency Frequent
Updated