Eddington

American  

[ed-ing-tuhn] / ˈɛd ɪŋ tən /

noun

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

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Eddington British  

/ ˈɛdɪŋtən /

noun

1. 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

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Eddington Scientific  

/ 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.

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Eddington

"I think some people refer to that as a mini-Hong Kong or mini-China," he said, adding that developments in Trumpington and Eddington were also sought after.

From BBC ● Jun. 2, 2026

In these environments, black holes experienced brief but intense growth spurts through a process known as 'super Eddington accretion'.

From Science Daily ● Jan. 26, 2026

In the picturesque community of Eddington, among the tawny deserts and quaint antique shops, things are quickly coming apart at the seams during the final weeks of May 2020.

From Salon ● Jul. 20, 2025

Another disease has infected Eddington: Social media has made everyone brain sick.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 17, 2025

Seventy years ago, if Eddington is to be believed, only two people understood the general theory of relativity.

From "A Brief History of Time: And Other Essays" by Stephen Hawking