triumph
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[edit] English
[edit] Pronunciation
[edit] Etymology 1
From Old French triumphe, from Latin triumphus (“triumphal procession”).
[edit] Noun
triumph (plural triumphs)
- A conclusive success following an effort, conflict, or confrontation of obstacles; victory; conquest.
- the triumph of knowledge
- A magnificent and imposing ceremonial performed in honor of a victor.
- (obsolete) Any triumphal procession; a pompous exhibition; a stately show or pageant.
- A state of joy or exultation at success.
- (obsolete) A trump card.
- A card game, also called trump.
[edit] Translations
conclusive success; victory; conquest
ceremony performed in honour of a victor
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any triumphal procession; pompous exhibition etc
a state of joy or exultation at success
trump card
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[edit] Etymology 2
From Latin triumphō.
[edit] Verb
triumph (third-person singular simple present triumphs, present participle triumphing, simple past and past participle triumphed)
- To prevail over rivals, challenges, or difficulties.
- To succeed, win, or attain ascendancy.
[edit] Translations
to prevail over rivals
to succeed
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