5 (of a subject, etc.) studied in its theoretical aspects rather than for its practical applications. pure mathematics, pure science Compare â applied. 6 (of a vowel) pronounced with more or less unvarying quality without any glide; monophthongal. 7 (of a consonant) not accompanied by another consonant.
The name Helen is a Greek baby name. In Greek the meaning of the name Helen is: Shining light. The bright one. Helen of Troy, whose elopement with Paris sparked the Trojan War, was the daughter of Zeus and wife of Menelaus, King of Sparta.
Helen may refer to: 1  Helen of Troy, from Greek mythology. 2  Helen (given name). 3  Helen (play) , a play by Euripides. 4  Helen (novel) , a novel by Maria Edgeworth. 5  Helen (Inheritance) , a fictional supporting character in Christopher Paolini's Inheritance trilogy. Helen (novel) , a novel by Maria Edgeworth. 2  Helen (Inheritance) , a fictional supporting character in Christopher Paolini's Inheritance trilogy. 3  Helen (film) , a 2009 US drama starring Ashley Judd and directed by Sandra Nettelbeck.