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titanic
CEFRB2
/taɪˈtænɪk/
adjective
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In plain English
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adjective
Extremely large, powerful, or important in scale or effect.
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adjective
Extra detailAlternative letter-case form of Titanic.
Examples
It was in 1912 that the Titanic sank during her first voyage.
The Titanic sunk on its maiden voyage.
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Sits at B2 on the CEFR scale
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Deep Dive
adjective
Extra meaningsOf or relating to the Titans, a race of gods in Greek mythology.
Of a conflict or contest: involving equally powerful participants.
Having great size, or great force, power, or strength.
More examples
In contextYanni's company was bought and absorbed by the titanic Boeing.
The Titanic story inspired a movie considered as one of the best of all time.
Rome—Rome imperial, bows her to the storm, / In the same dust and blackness, and we pass / The skeleton of her Titanic form, / Wrecks of another world, whose ashes still are warm.
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adjective
See Titanic.