Hydra
noun
A small, simple aquatic animal with a tubular body and a bunch of tentacles on one end.
The hydra attaches itself to underwater objects using its tentacle end.
Often appears as...
- reproduce asexually like a hydra
- divide like a hydra
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Academic
noun
A mythical water monster with many snake-like heads. If you cut off one head, two more would grow back.
Hercules had to fight the hydra as one of his twelve labors.
Often appears as...
- battle with hydra
- heads of hydra
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Literary
noun
A complex problem or situation that gets worse as you try to deal with it.
The more we tried to fix the issue, the more it became a hydra, spawning new problems.
Often appears as...
- deal with a hydra
- spawn a hydra
noun
A small, simple aquatic animal with a tubular body and a bunch of tentacles on one end.
The hydra attaches itself to underwater objects using its tentacle end.
Often appears as...
- reproduce asexually like a hydra
- divide like a hydra
Usage tips
Academic
noun
A mythical water monster with many snake-like heads. If you cut off one head, two more would grow back.
Hercules had to fight the hydra as one of his twelve labors.
Often appears as...
- battle with hydra
- heads of hydra
Usage tips
Literary
noun
A complex problem or situation that gets worse as you try to deal with it.
The more we tried to fix the issue, the more it became a hydra, spawning new problems.
Often appears as...
- deal with a hydra
- spawn a hydra
Definition 1 of 3
Pro Tip 1/3Aquatic Creature
Hydra refers to a real sea organism studied in biology, not just mythology.
Marine biologists often study the regenerative abilities of the hydra.
Pro Tip 2/3Regeneration Focus
Emphasize hydra's ability to regrow, useful in discussions of regeneration in science.
The starfish can regenerate limbs somewhat like a hydra.
Pro Tip 3/3Not Always Negative
In science, the hydra's traits can be fascinating, unlike the negative mythological sense.
The hydra's regenerative power may hold keys to medical advancements.
Pro Tip 1/3Aquatic Creature
Hydra refers to a real sea organism studied in biology, not just mythology.
Marine biologists often study the regenerative abilities of the hydra.
Pro Tip 2/3Regeneration Focus
Emphasize hydra's ability to regrow, useful in discussions of regeneration in science.
The starfish can regenerate limbs somewhat like a hydra.
Pro Tip 3/3Not Always Negative
In science, the hydra's traits can be fascinating, unlike the negative mythological sense.
The hydra's regenerative power may hold keys to medical advancements.
Pro Tip 1/3Aquatic Creature
Hydra refers to a real sea organism studied in biology, not just mythology.
Marine biologists often study the regenerative abilities of the hydra.
Pro Tip 2/3Regeneration Focus
Emphasize hydra's ability to regrow, useful in discussions of regeneration in science.
The starfish can regenerate limbs somewhat like a hydra.
Pro Tip 3/3Not Always Negative
In science, the hydra's traits can be fascinating, unlike the negative mythological sense.
The hydra's regenerative power may hold keys to medical advancements.
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Quote examples
Alan Moore
British Writer
The one thing with writing stories about the rise of fascism is that if you wait long enough, you'll almost certainly be proved right. Fascism is like a hydra - you can cut off its head in the Germany of the '30s and '40s, but it'll still turn up on your back doorstep in a slightly altered guise.
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Alan Moore
British Writer
The one thing with writing stories about the rise of fascism is that if you wait long enough, you'll almost certainly be proved right. Fascism is like a hydra - you can cut off its head in the Germany of the '30s and '40s, but it'll still turn up on your back doorstep in a slightly altered guise.
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