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eureka

interj.
C1 Advanced US //jʊˈɹikə// UK //juːɹˈiːkɐ// eu·re·ka

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'.


SIMPLE

Eureka! I finally found my lost keys.

CONTEXTUAL

After hours of staring at the complex math problem, she shouted 'Eureka!' as the solution became clear.

COMPLEX

The scientist experienced a true eureka moment when the results of the final experiment confirmed his long-standing hypothesis about cellular regeneration.

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Usage

Often used as a standalone exclamation or to modify the noun 'moment'.

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