Titan Meaning
/ˈtaɪtən/Definition, CEFR level B2, pronunciation, examples, and quiz.
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Definition
nounSomething or someone of very large stature, greatness, or godliness.
nameAny of the race of giant gods in Greek mythology that preceded and was overthrown by the Olympian gods.
Sentence Examples
The mean radius of Saturn's moon Titan is a factor of 0.404 of Earth's.
Over 95% of Titan's atmosphere is nitrogen.
Saturn’s moon Titan has all the right ingredients for life.
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CEFR Practice Quiz
In mythology, a ____ was a massive and powerful giant who ruled the earth.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
The company is a ____ in the industry, with thousands of employees and several offices around the world today.
Word Origin & History
From Titan.
Literary Quotations & Historical Citations
"The battle of the titans at the bridal door explodes into the marketplace; and wall and doorpost shatter as they fight with the fury of bulls."
— 1981, William Irwin Thompson, The Time Falling Bodies Take to Light: Mythology, Sexuality and the Origins of Culture, London: Rider/Hutchinson & Co., page 191:
"In that context Scotland's fate is a modest element, a symptom of wider fragmentation of the current global order, a footnote to the fall of empire and the Berlin Wall, important to us and punchdrunk neighbours like France and Italy, a mere curiosity to emerging titans like Brazil."
— 2014 September 8, Michael White, “Roll up, roll up! The Amazing Salmond will show a Scotland you won't believe”, in The Guardian:
"Whitney, mother of Xavier, is a real estate titan who, along with her British husband, has found her niche selling luxurious underground bunkers to wealthy clients looking for a safe space to hunker down in the event of a climate apocalypse."
— 2022 April 5, Elizabeth Wetmore, “How Far Will Parents Go to Protect Their Sons?”, in The New York Times:
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CEFR Practice Quiz
In mythology, a ____ was a massive and powerful giant who ruled the earth.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
The company is a ____ in the industry, with thousands of employees and several offices around the world today.