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promethean

Pronunciation: [prɒˈmiːθiən]

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Learn how to use promethean in a sentence: 6 audio examples across 2 meanings.

Context: “creativity”

(adjective) related to being very creative or daring in thinking and actions. It's like when someone comes up with a new and exciting idea that could change the world.

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His promethean ideas about technology could revolutionize how we live.

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Her safe and ordinary approach was far from promethean; she wasn't willing to take any risks.

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Can you think of a promethean artist who changed the way we see the world?

Context: “mythology”

(noun) a person who is very innovative or who sacrifices greatly for their ideas, inspired by the myth of Prometheus. It’s like someone who does something heroic for the sake of knowledge or creativity.

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The scientist became a promethean in her field, pushing boundaries to discover new treatments for diseases.

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Despite his talents, he was not seen as a promethean because he preferred to follow established paths.

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Who is considered a promethean in modern science?

How to pronounce promethean

Pronunciation: [prɒˈmiːθiən]

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