Definition of ANANKE

ananke

Plural: anankes

Noun

  • The ancient Greek concept of necessity, compulsion, or fate.
  • Necessity beyond all supplications or sway. Conceived as the ultimate dictator of all fate and circumstances, to which even the gods must ultimately pay homage and deference.

Examples

  • Drawing the Q with no U felt like ananke, a cruel twist of fate.

Origin / Etymology

From Ancient Greek ἀνάγκη (anánkē, “necessity”).

Scrabble Score: 10

ananke: valid Scrabble (US) TWL Word
ananke: valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
ananke: valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 12

ananke: valid Words With Friends Word