Penrose

/ (ˈpɛnrəʊz) /

noun

Sir Roger. born 1931, British mathematician and theoretical physicist, noted for his investigation of black holes

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Examples from the Web for penrose

The six-volume complete Penrose will be reviewed in a future edition of the TLS.
The Best of Brit Lit|Peter Stothard|December 13, 2010|DAILY BEAST
General Carr made what is known as a supply camp, leaving Penrose's command and some of his own disabled stock therein.
Last of the Great Scouts|Helen Cody Wetmore
Mr. Penrose only entered yesterday on his duties as my secretary, and I have already had reason to think highly of him.
The Black Robe|Wilkie Collins
I've played o' th' neet thro' on these moors, Mr. Penrose, when I couldn't sleep i' bed, or stay i' th' haas.
Lancashire Idylls (1898)|Marshall Mather

You don't know, when I am trying to get on with my book, how I miss the help and sympathy of Penrose.
The Black Robe|Wilkie Collins
Romayne's doubts were confirmed by the manner in which Penrose left him.
The Black Robe|Wilkie Collins

Science definitions for penrose

Penrose

[ pĕn′rōz′ ]

Roger Born 1931

British mathematical astronomer and physicist who worked with Stephen Hawking to explain the physics of black hole formation. He is also known for his theories on artificial intelligence.