HERCULEAN

herculean

(adjective) extremely difficult; requiring the strength of a Hercules; “a herculean task”

herculean, powerful

(adjective) displaying superhuman strength or power; “herculean exertions”

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Adjective

Herculean (comparative more Herculean, superlative most Herculean)

Of extraordinary might, power, size, etc.; suggesting Hercules in size or strength.

Requiring a huge amount of work; of extraordinary difficulty.

Adjective

herculean

Alternative letter-case form of Herculean

Still there are some loop-holes out of which a man may creep, and dare to think and act for himself; but for a woman it is an herculean task, because she has difficulties peculiar to her sex to overcome, which require almost super-human powers.

Source: Wiktionary


Her*cu"le*an, a. Etym: [L. herculeus, fr. Hercules: cf. F. herculéen. See Hercules.]

1. Requiring the strength of Hercules; hence, very great, difficult, or dangerous; as, an Herculean task.

2. Having extraordinary strength or size; as, Herculean limbs. "Herculean Samson." Milton.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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