Eddington

[ ed-ing-tuhn ]

/ ˈɛd ɪŋ tən /

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noun

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

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Edberg, EDC, Ed.D., Edda, Eddery, Eddington, Eddington limit, eddo, eddy, eddy current, Eddy, Mary Baker

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How to use Eddington in a sentence

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.
Medical cannabis master’s program at University of Maryland sees growth since launch|Tracy Mitchell Griggs|December 18, 2020|Washington Post
Eddington wondered whether medical, nursing and pharmacy students were being taught the information.
Medical cannabis master’s program at University of Maryland sees growth since launch|Tracy Mitchell Griggs|December 18, 2020|Washington Post
Eddington said further decriminalization will allow educators to expand the topics they can offer.
Medical cannabis master’s program at University of Maryland sees growth since launch|Tracy Mitchell Griggs|December 18, 2020|Washington Post
Einstein, surely a greater scientist than Eddington, was more cautious.
Time Flows Toward Order - Issue 93: Forerunners|Julian Barbour|December 2, 2020|Nautilus

Eddington was formerly the CEO of British Airways and on the board of Rio Tinto, the $60 billion mining giant.
News Corp.’s Motley Board|Nick Summers, R.M. Schneiderman|July 21, 2011|DAILY BEAST
According to Eddington, "Phenomena all boil down to a scheme of symbols, of mathematical equations."
The Necessity of Atheism|Dr. D.M. Brooks
Similarly with the cosmic consciousness expressed in the writings of Jeans, Eddington, and Whitehead.
The Necessity of Atheism|Dr. D.M. Brooks
Eddington, Jeans, Einstein, and Whitehead would answer these questions exactly as would the most militant atheists.
The Necessity of Atheism|Dr. D.M. Brooks
Never would Mrs Eddington leave her child, or forget Milly's daddy again.
A Sheaf of Corn|Mary E. Mann
On their return she stayed to tea at Eddington with her cousins—cousins who were Quakers.
Story of My Life, volumes 1-3|Augustus J. C. Hare

British Dictionary definitions for Eddington

Eddington

/ (ˈɛdɪŋtən) /

noun

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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Scientific definitions for Eddington

Eddington

[ ĕd′ĭng-tən ]

Sir Arthur Stanley 1882-1944

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.