titanic

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see also: Titanic

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Pronunciation

• enPR: tītănʹĭk IPA: /taɪˈtæn.ɪk/

Adjective

titanic

1. Having great size, or great strength, force or power.

Synonyms

• See also Thesaurus:gigantic

Translations

• French: titanesque
• German: titanisch, titanenhaft
• Italian: titanico
• Portuguese: titânico
• Spanish: titánico

Adjective

titanic (not comparable)

1. (inorganic chemistry) Of or relating to titanium, especially tetravalent titanium

Related terms

• titanous

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Titanic

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Pronunciation

• enPR: tītănʹĭk, IPA: /taɪˈtænɪk/

Adjective

titanic (not comparable)

1. Of, or relating to the Titans, a race in ancient mythology.

Translations

• French: titanesque, titanique
• German: titanisch
• Portuguese: titânico

Proper noun

1. RMS Titanic, a cruise liner that sank on its maiden voyage on April 15, 1912 after colliding with an iceberg.

   The Titanic story inspired a movie considered as one of the best of all time.

2. (by extension) A venture that fails spectacularly, especially one perceived as overconfident.

Translations

• French: Titanic
• German: Titanic
• Portuguese: Titanic
• Russian: Тита́ник

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