titanic
IPA: taɪtˈænɪk
noun
- The R.M.S. Titanic, an ocean liner, supposedly unsinkable, that sank on its maiden voyage on 15 April 1912 after colliding with an iceberg.
- A venture that fails spectacularly, especially one perceived as overconfident.
adjective
- Alternative letter-case form of Titanic
- (not comparable) Of or relating to the Titans, a race of giant gods in Greek mythology.
- (by extension)
- (comparable) Having great size, or great force, power, or strength.
- (not comparable) Of a conflict or contest: involving equally powerful participants.
- (inorganic chemistry) Of or relating to titanium, especially tetravalent titanium.
- (mineralogy) Of a mineral, especially iron ore: containing titanium, or from which titanium may be extracted.
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Examples of "titanic" in Sentences
- The Titanic was known as the largest ship ever built at the time of its launch in 1912
- The sinking of the Titanic resulted in the loss of over 1,500 lives
- The Titanic's tragic fate has captivated people's imaginations for decades
- The Titanic's luxurious accommodations were unparalleled in its time
- The Titanic's final resting place was discovered in 1985, over 70 years after it sank
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