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PRONUNCIATION OF TANTALUS

tantalus  [ˈtæntələs] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF TANTALUS

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Tantalus is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES TANTALUS MEAN IN ENGLISH?

tantalus

Tantalus

Tantalus was a Greek mythological figure, most famous for his eternal punishment in Tartarus. He was made to stand in a pool of water beneath a fruit tree with low branches, with the fruit ever eluding his grasp, and the water always receding before he could take a drink. He was the father of Pelops, Niobe and Broteas, and was a son of Zeus and the nymph Plouto. Thus, like other heroes in Greek mythology such as Theseus and the Dioskouroi, Tantalus had both a hidden, divine parent and a mortal one.

Definition of tantalus in the English dictionary

The definition of tantalus in the dictionary is a case in which bottles may be locked with their contents tantalizingly visible.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH TANTALUS


antipetalous
ˌæntɪˈpɛtələs
apetalous
eɪˈpɛtələs
bipetalous
baɪˈpɛtələs
characterless
ˈkærɪktələs
dialypetalous
ˌdaɪəlɪˈpetələs
dipetalous
daɪˈpɛtələs
epipetalous
ˌɛpɪˈpɛtələs
gamopetalous
ˌɡæməʊˈpɛtələs
monopetalous
ˌmɒnəʊˈpɛtələs
octopetalous
ˌɒktəˈpetələs
operatorless
ˈɒpərˌeɪtələs
petalous
ˈpɛtələs
polypetalous
ˌpɒlɪˈpɛtələs
scepterless
ˈseptələs
shutterless
ˈʃʌtələs
stenopetalous
ˌstɛnəʊˈpɛtələs
sympetalous
sɪmˈpɛtələs
tantalous
ˈtæntələs
titleless
ˈtaɪtələs
tripetalous
traɪˈpɛtələs

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE TANTALUS

tantalate
tantalic
tantalic acid
tantalisation
tantaliser
tantalisingly
tantalism
tantalite
tantalization
tantalize
tantalizer
tantalizing
tantalizingly
tantalous
tantalum
tantamount
tantara
tanti
tantivies
tantivy

WORDS THAT END LIKE TANTALUS

astragalus
Bucephalus
Daedalus
Elagabalus
Heliogabalus
hydrocephalus
leptocephalus
logodaedalus
malus
Pharsalus
Sardanapalus
scaphocephalus
talus

Synonyms and antonyms of tantalus in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «tantalus» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF TANTALUS

Find out the translation of tantalus to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of tantalus from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «tantalus» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

坦塔罗斯
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

tantalus
570 millions of speakers

English

tantalus
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

टैंटलस
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

خزانة المشروبات
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

Тантал
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

tantalus
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

tantalus
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

tantale
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Tantalus
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Tantalus
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

タンタロス
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

탄탈 루스
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Tantalus
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

vua cổ hy lạp
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

டாண்டலாஸ்
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

टॅन्टलस
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

kilitli içki şişesi
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

Tantalo
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

Tantal
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

тантал
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

Tantalus
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

tantalus
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

Tantalus
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

Tantalus
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

Tantalus
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of tantalus

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «TANTALUS»

The term «tantalus» is regularly used and occupies the 89.820 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «TANTALUS» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about tantalus

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «TANTALUS»

Discover the use of tantalus in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to tantalus and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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Tantalus
"A thing of exquisite beauty." - Guardian
John Barton, 2013
2
Tantalus and the Pelican: Exploring Monastic Spirituality Today
"In this book, Nicholas Buxton explores the principles and paradoxes of the spiritual life, combining a lively and informative discussion of the Christian monastic tradition with the remarkable story of his own personal journey.
Nicholas Buxton, 2009
3
Tantalus
This is a reproduction of a book published before 1923.
Mary Forward Kimmell, 2010
4
Tantalus in Love
A collection of poems centered around the dissolution of a marriage probes the territory of recovery, loss, and healing in the aftermath of failed relationships, probing jealousy, romance, and lust, among other pertinent topics. Reprint.
Alan Shapiro, 2006
5
Tantalus
THE STORY: Anton Korff, aide to a mysterious ailing recluse, who is reputed to be one of the world's richest men, interviews a young woman who has applied for a position as nurse for the aging multi-millionaire.
Ian Cullen, Catherine Arley, 1982
6
Biomaterials: A Tantalus Experience
These spare parts have to meet a wide spectrum of mechanical, chemical and design requirements. In this book, the properties and selection of materials for such `spare parts are deduced from case studies at the start of each chapter.
Jozef A. Helsen, Yannis Missirlis, 2010
7
Tantalus
When crime novelist Geraldine Frayling becomes entangled in a series of real-life murders, her life begins to imitate the fictional character of Virginia Vale, the female detective of her best-selling books.
Louise Brindley, 2000
8
The Gardens of Tantalus and Other Delusions
The tales in this collection include: "The Gardens of Tantalus," "The Lost Romance," "Lucifer's Comet," "The Miracle of Zunderburg," "The Cult of Selene," "Ice and Fire," "Self-Sacrifice," "To the Bad," "Riding the Tiger," "Curiouser and ...
Brian Stableford, 2008
9
The Expendables: The Rings of Tantalus: The Rings of Tantalus
First they went to Kratos - and faced the Deathworms.
Edmund Cooper, 2011
10
Tantalus: Or the Future of Man
This is a new release of the original 1924 edition.
F. C. S. Schiller, 2013

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «TANTALUS»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term tantalus is used in the context of the following news items.
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Tantalus Network Delivering Highly Reliable AMI Data at …
BUSINESS WIRE)--Tantalus, a leading provider of smart grid solutions for municipal and cooperative utilities, and Chattanooga Electric Power Board (EPB) ... «Business Wire, May 15»
2
Tantalus Labs, the 'Tesla of Cannabis,' Building Modern Marijuana …
One company on the forefront of the cultivation shift, Tantalus Labs, is nearing completion of their landmark facility North America's first closed-system ... «Techvibes, May 15»
3
Tales from the Tantalus
It would be hard to live in Squamish for very long without seeing or hearing the word “Tantalus.” Roads are named after it here, as well as businesses. On any ... «Squamish Chief, Apr 15»
4
Volunteers take on clearing trash along Tantalus Drive
Over 80 volunteers spent the morning picking up trash along Tantalus — 2,354 pounds of trash, to be exact. “It's a little bit more remote of a location,” Loftin said, ... «KHON2, Mar 15»
5
Maple Ridge residents fuming over plans for medical marijuana facility
Understanding the community's concerns, however, Tantalus Labs is hosting a public forum to give residents an opportunity to give their input. The event is ... «MetroNews Canada, Mar 15»
6
Tantalus still working on "big" AAA port for Wii U coming out this year
Way back last January we learned that Tantalus Media were hiring for a “new ... This game will be credited Tantalus… it's not an MA / 18 or 'hard core' game ... «Nintendo Insider, Feb 15»
7
Tantalus Expands Power Line Carrier AMR Overlay with Newly …
RALEIGH, N.C.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Tantalus, provider of TUNet®, an industry-leading smart grid communications network and applications platform, is offering ... «Business Wire, Feb 15»
8
Dog mauled to death by hunting dogs on Tantalus
A Tantalus family is struggling with what it calls a “reckless, senseless” death of a beloved family pet. The Nielsons told KHON2 what happened to their dog, ... «KHON2, Jan 15»
9
Tantalus murder reminds neighbor of violent crime spree years ago
The discovery of a body at Tantalus Tuesday brings back memories for retired federal judge Joe Gedan. He lives just a few hundred feet from a small lookout in ... «Hawaii News Now, Dec 14»
10
Tantalus murder investigation opened after body discovery
HONOLULU —Medical examiner identified a body found in the Tantalus area as 53-year-old Craig Jones. Medical officials say Jones died from stab wounds to ... «KITV Honolulu, Dec 14»

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