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Definition of Herculean adjective from the Oxford Advanced American Dictionary

 

Herculean

 adjective
adjective
NAmE//ˌhərkyəˈliən//
 
, NAmE//hərˈkyuliən//
 
[usually before noun]
 
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needing a lot of strength, determination, or effort a Herculean task From the Greek myth in which Hercules proved his courage and strength by completing twelve very difficult tasks (called the Labors of Hercules).
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