Penrose

/ (ˈpɛnrəʊz) /

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noun

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

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How to use Penrose in a sentence

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
Penrose was just beginning on the questions which seemed to him important, when there was another ring at the front door.
Marriage la mode|Mrs. Humphry Ward
We'll have Miller Penrose's covered three-horse waggon to march ahead of the coffin.
Wandering Heath|Sir Arthur Thomas Quiller-Couch
Mrs. Penrose cannot approach either the charming humour of the one or the delicate beauty of the other.
Punch, or the London Charivari, Vol. 147, September 2nd, 1914|Various

Mrs. Penrose looked up wearily; her head ached, and Sue was so noisy!
Quicksilver Sue|Laura Elizabeth Howe Richards
Punctually at nine o'clock the three girls met on the door-step of the Penrose house, each carrying her basket.
Quicksilver Sue|Laura Elizabeth Howe Richards

Scientific 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.