Herculean comes from the Greek root word Hercules (the famous Greek hero). Hercules was given several tasks to perform, which were almost impossible for a mortal man to accomplish. He did, and from that point on, all difficult (near impossible) tasks were referred to a "Herculean" in scope or nature.
Hercules. The Greek demi-god who had great strength and was given twelve extremely difficult tasks. So herculean can refer to something very powerful or something very difficult.
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The body builder's muscles were so big that he must have Herculean strength. Sometimes going to work on a Monday can seem a Herculean task.
Herculean task
A "herculean" task (after Hercules' 12 labors).
This math problem is herculean, only geniuses can solve it.
an effort off herculeasHercules was a mythological figure of great size and strength. A Herculean effort is to say that one is strong, vigorous and determined in their attempt to achieve a result, as in a Herculean task.
herculean task for his brain cells :p
The body builder's muscles were so big that he must have Herculean strength. Sometimes going to work on a Monday can seem a Herculean task.
Herculean task
There are no perfect rhymes for the word cerulean. Acheulean Acheulian herculean
A "herculean" task (after Hercules' 12 labors).
Herculean - song - was created on 2006-10-30.
This math problem is herculean, only geniuses can solve it.
Parting with someone you really like is a herculean task.
an effort off herculeasHercules was a mythological figure of great size and strength. A Herculean effort is to say that one is strong, vigorous and determined in their attempt to achieve a result, as in a Herculean task.
Fugitive has no root word it is the root word.
There is no root word of river. It itself is a root word.
Herculean |ˌhərkyəˈlēən; hərˈkyoōlēən|adjective requiring great strength or effort : a Herculean task.• (of a person) muscular and strong.ORIGIN late 16th cent. (in the sense [relating to Hercules] ): from LatinHerculeus 'Hercules' + -an .