Pyrrhic

Meaning

Adjective

  • Of or relating to Pyrrhus (319/318–272 BC), Greek general and statesman.
  • Achieved at too great a cost or detriment to have been worthwhile (as a victory, accomplishment, etc).

Origin

  • From Pyrrhus (318-272 BC), a king of Epirus whose forces sustained heavy losses in defeating the Romans.

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