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Rarepyrrhic
The correct spelling is pyrrhic.
How to pronounce pyrrhic
adjective
IPA: /ˈpɪɹ.ɪk/
Say it like: Pyr-rhi-c
The correct spelling is pyrrhic. Of or relating to Pyrrhus (319/318–272 BC), Greek general and statesman. For example: "The Pyrrhic army lost the Pyrrhic war."
Usage Examples
“The Pyrrhic army lost the Pyrrhic war.”
Meanings
adjective
- 1.Of or relating to Pyrrhus (319/318–272 BC), Greek general and statesman.
- 2.Achieved at too great a cost or detriment to have been worthwhile (as a victory, accomplishment, etc).
- 3.Of or characterized by pyrrhics (metrical feet with two short syllables).
- 4.Relating to Pyrrhus, a Macedonian king, or some of his costly victories he had while fighting Rome.
noun
- 1.An Ancient Greek war dance.
- 2.A metric foot with two short or unaccented syllables.
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