Brute Force

Pronunciation: /brut fɔrs/

Definitions of brute force

noun a method of achieving something by using sheer strength or power, without finesse or strategy

Example Sentences

A1 The thief tried to open the safe using brute force.

A2 She managed to lift the heavy box with brute force.

B1 The hacker attempted to crack the password through brute force attacks.

B2 The detective solved the case through a combination of wit and brute force.

C1 The military used brute force to overpower the enemy's defenses.

C2 The negotiation failed, leading to the need for brute force intervention.

Examples of brute force in a Sentence

formal The encryption was so strong that it could not be cracked through brute force alone.

informal He tried to open the jar with brute force, but it wouldn't budge.

slang I had to use brute force to get my bike chain unstuck.

figurative She tackled the difficult problem with brute force, refusing to give up until she found a solution.

Grammatical Forms of brute force

• past tense: brute forced
• plural: brute forces
• comparative: more brute force
• superlative: most brute force
• present tense: brute forces
• future tense: will brute force
• perfect tense: has brute forced
• continuous tense: is brute forcing
• singular: brute force
• positive degree: brute force
• infinitive: to brute force
• gerund: brute forcing
• participle: brute forced

Origin and Evolution of brute force

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Latin and Old French

Story behind the word: The term 'brute force' originated from the Latin phrase 'vis major' which means 'great force'. It was later adopted into Old French as 'bruteforce' meaning 'violent force'

Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe physical strength or power, 'brute force' has evolved to also refer to a method of solving problems through sheer perseverance and determination, often in the face of obstacles or challenges.