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HERCULEAN
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Dictionary entry overview: What does herculean mean?
• HERCULEAN (adjective)
The adjective HERCULEAN has 2 senses:
1. displaying superhuman strength or power
2. extremely difficult; requiring the strength of a Hercules
Familiarity information: HERCULEAN used as an adjective is rare.
Dictionary entry details
Sense 1
Meaning:
Displaying superhuman strength or power
Synonyms:
herculean; powerful
Context example:
herculean exertions
Similar:
superhuman (above or beyond the human or demanding more than human power or endurance)
Derivation:
Hercules ((classical mythology) a hero noted for his strength; performed 12 immense labors to gain immortality)
Sense 2
Meaning:
Extremely difficult; requiring the strength of a Hercules
Context example:
a herculean task
Similar:
difficult; hard (not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure)
Derivation:
Hercules ((classical mythology) a hero noted for his strength; performed 12 immense labors to gain immortality)
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