March 10, 2023

QUESTION:

Which word used in English comes from an ancient Greek word meaning “I have found it!”?

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ANSWER:

Eureka!

"Eureka" comes from the Ancient Greek word εὕρηκα heúrēka, meaning "I have found (it).”

This is also where we get the word “heuristic,” which refers to experience-based, hands-on learning and discovery.

Source: Wikipedia