titan

[ˈtaɪtən]

titan Definition

  • 1a person or thing of very great strength, intellect, or importance
  • 2one of a family of giants in Greek mythology, children of Uranus and Gaea, who were overthrown by the Olympian gods

Using titan: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "titan" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    He is a titan of industry.

  • Example

    The company has become a titan in the tech world.

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    The Titans were defeated by the Olympians.

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    Cronus was the most powerful of the Titans.

titan Synonyms and Antonyms

Idioms Using titan

  • a man who is considered to be exceptional in some way

    Example

    He was a titan among men, with his towering intellect and commanding presence.

  • the most powerful and influential people in a particular industry

    Example

    The Titans of the tech industry gathered at the conference to discuss the latest trends and innovations.

  • a person who has achieved great success and influence in the field of finance

    Example

    Warren Buffet is a titan of finance, with his vast wealth and investment expertise.

Phrases with titan

  • a person who has achieved great success and influence in a particular industry

    Example

    Steve Jobs was a titan of the tech industry.

  • a long and difficult struggle between two equally matched opponents

    Example

    The two teams engaged in a titanic struggle for the championship title.

  • an achievement of monumental proportions

    Example

    The discovery of a cure for cancer would be a titanic achievement.

Origins of titan

from Greek 'Titan', one of a family of giants in Greek mythology

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Summary: titan in Brief

The term 'titan' [ˈtaɪtən] refers to a person or thing of great strength, intellect, or importance. It can describe someone who has achieved great success and influence in a particular industry, such as 'a titan of industry,' or a person of exceptional qualities, like 'a titan among men.' In Greek mythology, the Titans were a family of giants who were overthrown by the Olympian gods.

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