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It is actually a Greek word meaning, "I have found it"
It has become famous from its use by the Greek mathematician Archimedes.
The Greek leader at the time asked him to assess whether his crown had been made from all the gold that he had given to the goldsmith to do the job.
Archimedes wasn't sure how to go about solving this, since he couldn't measure the crown's density as the volume was unknown in such an awkward shape. He got into the bath tub and noticed the water level rise.
He suddenly realized he could measure the volume of the crown from the amount of water it displaced, and then calculate what it should weigh if it were made of pure gold.
Archimedes leapt from the tub with great excitement screaming 'Eureka' (I've found it!) upon this discovery.
Funnily enough, today, it is more often associated with the Eureka Stockade event of 19th Century Australian history
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∙ 14y ago
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∙ 15y agoArchimedes said 'Eureka' when he discovered the principle of density. The exclamation is in ancient Greek and supposedly meant 'I have it', or something similar.
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∙ 14y ago== From this website: http://www.chacha.com/topic/eureka/where-does-the-term-eureka-come-from
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∙ 13y agoEureka is the first person perfect indicative of the Greek verb heurisko, to find. It means "I've got it!"
The motto for California
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∙ 12y agoGreece
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How can you use the word eureka in a sentence?
I finally found it! Eureka!!
What part of speech is eureka?
The word eureka is an interjection. It is exclaimed when there has been a sudden discovery.
Who said Eureka first?
Archimedes, he is the one who said Eureka first. When he discovered the principle of density.For more information;= Eureka means "I am in a state of having found it"= "Eureka" is Greek for "I found it!"
Where did the the word pregnant come from?
It come from the latin word Natas it is also how you get the word prenatal
Where did the word dungaree come from?
the word dungaree come form Hindi
How do you spell the word eureka?
The correct spelling is 'eureka'.
How can you use the word eureka in a sentence?
I finally found it! Eureka!!
How to use the word eureka?
eureka means "ive got it!"
What are synonyms of the word discover?
Eureka
How can I get a Eureka Headquarters tent repaired?
I would think at REI. They do warranty word on Eureka tents
What colors do Eureka tents come in?
Eureka sells many outdoor products including tents and camping equipment. Eureka tents come in various colors such as yellow, orange, green, blue, beige and even red.
What part of speech is eureka?
The word eureka is an interjection. It is exclaimed when there has been a sudden discovery.
A word that means a thing done?
Eureka!!!
What is eureka most famous for?
Eureka is a greek word, which means I have found it Archamades said this when he found the weght of the crown was indeed gold and not mixed gold, he ran on the streets of Athens shouting Eureka, Eureka.
What language does eureka come from?
The word "eureka" comes from Greek. It means "I have found it" and is famously attributed to the ancient Greek mathematician Archimedes.
When does Eureka come back from break?
Eureka season 3 is supposed to come back in June or July this year, but go to Sci-Fi .com to get the exact date
Why do people cal out eureka when they strike gold?
"Eureka" comes from the Ancient Greek word heúrēka, meaning "I have found it"
