Pyrrhic.
Of or relating to Pyrrhus (319/318–272 BCE), Greek general and statesman.
Meaning & usage
Of or relating to Pyrrhus (319/318–272 BCE), Greek general and statesman.
The Pyrrhic army lost the Pyrrhic war.
Achieved at too great a cost or detriment to have been worthwhile (as a victory, accomplishment, etc).
Where this word comes from
Etymology tree English Pyrrhus Proto-Indo-European *-ikos Proto-Italic *-ikos Latin -icuslbor. Old French -iquebor. Middle English -ik English -ic English Pyrrhic From Pyrrhus + -ic.
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