Where does “eureka” come from?
eureka (English) comes from Ancient Greek εὕρηκα, from Ancient Greek εὑρίσκω — I happen upon by chance, find; I find out,...
eureka (English): API; An exclamation indicating sudden discovery;...
Definitions
- API; An exclamation indicating sudden discovery;...
Ancestry of “eureka”, step by step
eureka traces back through two separate lines of ancestry.
via Ancient Greek εὕρηκα
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ancient Greek | εὕρηκα | first-person singular perfect active indicative... |
| 2 | Ancient Greek | εὑρίσκω | I happen upon by chance, find; I find out,... |
via Ancient Greek εὕρηκᾰ
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ancient Greek | εὕρηκᾰ | — |