Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

eureka-moment

noun
/juːˈriː.kə ˈmoʊ.mənt/
Definition
A sudden realization or discovery that leads to insight or understanding.
Examples
  • After hours of struggling with the problem, she had a eureka moment that solved it completely.
  • His eureka moment came when he finally understood the complex theory he had been studying.
  • The scientist’s eureka moment led to a groundbreaking invention that changed the industry.
Meaning
A moment of great discovery or revelation, often marked by excitement and clarity.
Synonyms
  • breakthrough
  • revelation
  • insight
  • discovery
  • illumination