Eddington

[ ed-ing-tuhn ]

noun

1. Sir Arthur (Stanley), 1882–1944, English astronomer, physicist, and writer.

Eddington

/ ˈɛdɪŋtən /

noun

1. EddingtonSir Arthur Stanley18821944MEnglishSCIENCE: astronomerSCIENCE: physicist Sir Arthur Stanley. 1882–1944, English astronomer and physicist, noted for his research on the motion, internal constitution, and luminosity of stars and for his elucidation of the theory of relativity

Eddington

/ ĕd′ĭng-tən /

1. British mathematician, astronomer, and physicist who founded modern astrophysics. He conducted research on the evolution, structure, and motion of stars and was one of the first scientists to promote the theory of relativity. He also wrote a series of scientific books for the layperson.

Example Sentences

No, the older scientist answered, “A genius like Eddington may perhaps go nuts but a fellow like you just gets dumber and dumber.”

From Nautilus

This year’s events were held virtually because of the pandemic, which Eddington said offered organizers a chance to invite speakers who might not otherwise be able to participate in person.

From Washington Post

Eddington said further decriminalization will allow educators to expand the topics they can offer.

From Washington Post

Eddington wondered whether medical, nursing and pharmacy students were being taught the information.

From Washington Post

Einstein, surely a greater scientist than Eddington, was more cautious.

From Nautilus

Eddington was formerly the CEO of British Airways and on the board of Rio Tinto, the $60 billion mining giant.

From The Daily Beast

According to Eddington, "Phenomena all boil down to a scheme of symbols, of mathematical equations."

From Project Gutenberg

Similarly with the cosmic consciousness expressed in the writings of Jeans, Eddington, and Whitehead.

From Project Gutenberg

Eddington, Jeans, Einstein, and Whitehead would answer these questions exactly as would the most militant atheists.

From Project Gutenberg

Never would Mrs Eddington leave her child, or forget Milly's daddy again.

From Project Gutenberg

On their return she stayed to tea at Eddington with her cousins—cousins who were Quakers.

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