'titanic' originates from Greek, specifically the word 'Titanikos,' where 'Titan' referred to the Titans, a race of powerful deities in Greek mythology.

'Titanikos' transformed into the Latin word 'Titanicus,' and eventually became the modern English word 'titanic' through Middle English.

Initially, it meant 'pertaining to the Titans,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'exceptionally large or powerful.'