Riemann

American  

[ree-mahn, ree-mahn, -muhn] / ˈriˌmɑn, ˈri mɑn, -mən /

noun

1. Georg Friedrich Bernhard 1826–66, German mathematician.

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Riemann British  

/ ˈriːman /

noun

1. Georg Friedrich Bernhard (ˈɡeːɔrk ˈfriːdrɪç ˈbɛrnhart). 1826–66, German mathematician whose non-Euclidean geometry was used by Einstein as a basis for his general theory of relativity

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Riemann Scientific  

/ rē′mən,-män′ /

1. German mathematician who originated the non-Euclidean system of geometry that is now named after him. Riemann also studied optics and electromagnetic theory, and his work influenced Albert Einstein's theory of General Relativity.

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Other Word Forms

• Riemannian adjective

Example Sentences

India has found violations related to manufacturing and laboratory practices at drugmaker Riemann Labs, whose cough syrup was linked to the deaths of children in Cameroon, a government health official told Reuters on Wednesday.

From Reuters

This parallel was brought to light in the early 2000s by researcher Dieter Riemann and his colleagues at the University of Freiburg in Germany.

From Scientific American

The problem is similar to — but distinct from — the Riemann hypothesis, which is considered one of the most important problems in mathematics.

From Scientific American

The spot kick was awarded after Riemann dropped the ball and then grasped at Roland Sallai in a futile effort to hinder him.

From Seattle Times

Manuel Riemann saved Sané’s next effort in the 10th, and the Germany winger went close again 10 minutes later.

From Seattle Times