Ryle

[ rahyl ]

noun
  1. Sir Martin, 1918–84, British astronomer: Nobel Prize in physics 1974.

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How to use Ryle in a sentence

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British Dictionary definitions for Ryle

Ryle

/ (raɪl) /


noun
  1. Gilbert . 1900–76, British philosopher. His works include The Concept of Mind (1949)

  2. Sir Martin . 1918–84, British astronomer, noted for his research on radio astronomy: Astronomer Royal 1972–82; shared the Nobel prize for physics in 1974

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