Maupertuis

[moh-per-twee]

noun

Pierre Louis Mo·reau de [pyer lwee maw-roh duh] /pyɛr lwi mɔˈroʊ də/, 1698–1759, French mathematician, astronomer, and biologist.

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Historical Examples of maupertuis

Maupertuis is on the road, and we shall see him before long.
History of Friedrich II. of Prussia, Vol. XI. (of XXI.)
Thomas Carlyle
Algarotti has already the honor of some acquaintance with Maupertuis.
History of Friedrich II. of Prussia, Vol. XI. (of XXI.)
Thomas Carlyle
Maupertuis is well known at Cirey; such a lion could not fail there.
History of Friedrich II. of Prussia, Vol. XI. (of XXI.)
Thomas Carlyle
Much to think of, that lies apart from the Maupertuis matter!
History of Friedrich II. of Prussia, Vol. XVI. (of XXI.)
Thomas Carlyle
It was decided to entrust a similar expedition to the North to Maupertuis.
Celebrated Travels and Travellers
Jules Verne

British Dictionary definitions for maupertuis

Maupertuis

noun

Pierre Louis Moreau de (pjɛr lwi mɔro də). 1698–1759, French mathematician, who originated the principle of least action (or Maupertuis principle)

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