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Sisyphian

Sisyphian is the alternative form of Sisyphean.

Meaning of Sisyphean

Adjective

Sisyphean (not comparable)

  1. Incessant or incessantly recurring, but futile.
    • Sisyphean task
  2. (Greek) Relating to Sisyphus.

Questions about Sisyphian

What is Sisyphian the alternative form of?
Sisyphian is the alternative form of Sisyphean.

Words near Sisyphian in the dictionary

  1. sisyphean
  2. Sisyphean labor
  3. Sisyphean labors
  4. Sisyphean labour
  5. Sisyphean labours
  6. Sisyphian
  7. sisyphic
  8. Sisyphism
  9. Sisyphus
  10. Sisyphus cooling
  11. Sisyphus effect

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