Eureka
(interjection)
- An exclamation of triumph on discovering or solving something.
- An expression of satisfaction when one finds or discovers something.
Origin:
From the greek word εὕρηκα (heúrēka), meaning "i have found it!", said to have been exclaimed by archimedes when he discovered a method of determining the purity of gold.
Examples:
- Eureka! I've found it!
- The scientist shouted "Eureka!" when he finally discovered the cure for the disease.
- The detective shouted "Eureka!" when he found the missing piece of evidence.
- The word "Eureka" is often used to express the moment of a discovery or a breakthrough.
- The word "Eureka" is derived from the Greek word for "I found it" and is used to express joy and satisfaction upon making a discovery.