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Copernicus

Verb / kʌˈpɜ:nʌkʌs / Another word for copernicus — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Copernicus was a Polish astronomer who proposed the heliocentric model of the universe, stating that the Sun is at the center and the planets revolve around it.

Synonyms & similar words

nicolauscopernicus mikolajkopernik copernicus astronomer scientist stargazer observer astrophysicist celestial cosmologist galactic heavenly planetologist sky-watcher solar space universe stellar sidereal astromathematics astrometry astrophysics cosmology

Example sentences

  1. Copernicus discovered that the Earth revolves around the Sun.
  2. We learned about Copernicus in our science class.
  3. Copernicus' theory revolutionized our understanding of the universe.
  4. Many astronomers were inspired by Copernicus' work.
  5. The heliocentric model proposed by Copernicus challenged the prevailing beliefs of his time.

Quotes

  • “To know that we know what we know, and to know that we do not know what we do not know, that is true knowledge.” - Nicolaus Copernicus
  • “The Sun, with all those planets revolving around it and dependent on it, can still ripen a bunch of grapes as if it had nothing else in the universe to do.” - Nicolaus Copernicus
  • “I am aware that a philosopher's ideas are not subject to the judgment of ordinary persons, because it is his endeavour to seek the truth in all things, to the extent permitted to human reason by God.” - Nicolaus Copernicus

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