pyrrhic
Pronunciation:
/ˈpɪɹ.ɪk/adjective
Definitions
Of or relating to Pyrrhus (319/318–272 BC), Greek general and statesman.
Example: The Pyrrhic army lost the Pyrrhic war.
Achieved at too great a cost or detriment to have been worthwhile (as a victory, accomplishment, etc).
noun
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An Ancient Greek war dance.
A metric foot with two short or unaccented syllables.
adjective
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Of or characterized by pyrrhics (metrical feet with two short syllables).
Relating to Pyrrhus, a Macedonian king, or some of his costly victories he had while fighting Rome.