Peano

[ pee-ah-noh; Italian pe-ah-naw ]

/ piˈɑ noʊ; Italian pɛˈɑ nɔ /

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noun

Giu·sep·pe

[joo-zep-pe], /dʒuˈzɛp pɛ/, 1858–1932, Italian mathematician.

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How to use Peano in a sentence

The symbolic language created by Peano plays a very grand rôle in these new researches.
The Foundations of Science: Science and Hypothesis, The Value of Science, Science and Method|Henri Poincar
M. Couturat begins by stating Peano's five assumptions, which are independent, as has been proved by Peano and Padoa.
The Foundations of Science: Science and Hypothesis, The Value of Science, Science and Method|Henri Poincar
Two hundred years ago, Leibniz foresaw the science which Peano has perfected, and endeavoured to create it.
Mysticism and Logic and Other Essays|Bertrand Russell
This method is due partly to Peano, partly to another Italian named Fano.
Mysticism and Logic and Other Essays|Bertrand Russell

All these, however, are a concession, and are swept away by Professor Peano.
Mysticism and Logic and Other Essays|Bertrand Russell