Tellurium was discovered in gold ores by Franz Joseph MÎ´ller von Reichenstein, the chief inspector of mines in Trannsylvania in 1782.However tellurium was named by M. Klaproth, who isolated it in 1798, after he continued MÎ´ller von Reichenstein's work.ellurium was discovered in gold ores by Franz Joseph MÎ´ller von Reichenstein, the chief inspector of mines in Trannsylvania in 1782.
Freebase(0.00 / 0 votes)Rate this definition: Hubris. Hubris, also hybris, from ancient Greek á½Î²ÏÎ¹Ï, means extreme pride or arrogance. Hubris often indicates a loss of contact with reality and an overestimation of one's own competence or capabilities, especially when the person exhibiting it is in a position of power. The adjectival form of the noun hubris is hubristic.
He has a Ph.D. from the University of Glasgow. This lesson will explore the Ancient Greek concept of hubris as used in Greek mythology, literature, and legal matters. We'll contrast Greek hubris to the modern definition to give you a better idea of the difference between the two.oday, hubris means arrogance well beyond a person's abilities. For instance, if Michael Jordan talked about his importance to the team, he might come off as just a little arrogant, but if most team captains spoke like that they would be suffering from hubris (and a little self-delusion to boot).