I. ˈtīt ə n noun
( -s )
Etymology: Greek
1. usually capitalized : one of a family or race of earth giants in ancient Greek mythology whose power was destroyed by the Olympian gods and who are usually held to have been characterized by gigantic size, immense brute strength, and primitive force and appetite rather than intelligence or morality
2. sometimes capitalized : one gigantic in size or power : a titanic being : one that stands out among others of a group especially for greatness of stature or achievement
one of the titans of American higher education — Saturday Review
five mountain titans higher than the highest of the … Alps — Geographical School Bulletin
grand old titan of American law — Fred Rodell
3. : titan crane
II. adjective
Usage: usually capitalized
: titanic