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- DictionaryHer·cu·le·an/ˌhərkyəˈlēən/
adjective
- 1. requiring great strength or effort: "a Herculean task"
1. : of, relating to, or characteristic of Hercules. 2. often not capitalized : of extraordinary power, extent, intensity, or difficulty. Herculean tasks. Herculean proportions.
having or needing great strength or effort: She had the herculean task of bringing up four children single-handedly. (Definition of Herculean from the Cambridge Academic Content Dictionary © Cambridge University Press) Examples of Herculean. Herculean.
Herculean definition: requiring the great strength of a Hercules; very hard to perform. See examples of HERCULEAN used in a sentence.
Define herculean. herculean synonyms, herculean pronunciation, herculean translation, English dictionary definition of herculean. adj. 1. often herculean Of unusual size, power, or difficulty. 2. Greek & Roman Mythology a. Of or relating to Hercules. b. Resembling Hercules.
Things that take great strength — like throwing a boulder or finishing math homework — are sometimes called herculean in honor of Herculues, the hero from Greek mythology.
having or needing great strength or effort: She had the herculean task of bringing up four children single-handedly. (Definition of Herculean from the Cambridge Academic Content Dictionary © Cambridge University Press) Examples of Herculean.
A complete guide to the word "HERCULEAN": definitions, pronunciations, synonyms, grammar insights, collocations, examples, and translations.
Having the great size, strength, or courage of Hercules; very powerful or courageous.
Definition of Herculean adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
2 days ago · 1. requiring the great strength of a Hercules; very hard to perform. Digging the tunnel was a herculean task. 2. having enormous strength, courage, or size. 3. (cap) of or pertaining to Hercules or his labors. SYNONYMS 1. prodigious, arduous, onerous, formidable.
