Promethean
Americanadjective
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of or relating to Prometheus
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creative, original, or life-enhancing
noun
Etymology
Origin of Promethean
First recorded in 1590–1600; Promethe(us) + -an
Example Sentences
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The full Promethean power of their achievement would slowly emerge over decades of research by fellow geneticists.
From BBC • Nov. 7, 2025
Yeah, I expect some hate mail for "Promethean," because it sounds so darned elitist and stupid all at once.
From Salon • Jan. 5, 2025
All were participants in a Promethean experiment aimed at extending the human life span.
From Washington Post • Nov. 28, 2021
You can always trust James Vincent to come up with a Promethean metaphor: The big idea is that AI, like some ancient god, is finally stepping down from the clouds to walk among the people.
From The Verge • Sep. 15, 2020
Mrs. Medina puts up a graphic on the Promethean board.
From "Finding Junie Kim" by Ellen Oh
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