Titanic
/taɪˈtæn.ɪk/noun
Huge, powerful, or of enormous scale; also the name of the ill-fated ocean liner.
Did you know?The word was formed from the Titans of Greek myth, the older generation of divine beings overthrown by Zeus, so its meaning is literally tied to colossal, pre-Olympian power.
Etymological Timeline
Ancient Greek
Greek
Titánes
“The Titans, a race of giant gods in Greek mythology”
Late Latin
Latin
Titanicus
“Of or belonging to the Titans”
17th Century
English
titanic
“Pertaining to the Titans; gigantic or tremendous”
20th Century
English
Titanic
“The name of the RMS Titanic, chosen to suggest immense size and strength”
Modern English
English
titanic
“Gigantic, powerful, or monumental”