Synonyms for

Penrose

Verb / ˈpeˌnrəʊz / Another word for penrose — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Penrose is a surname of English origin. It is also the name of a mathematical concept called the Penrose triangle.

Synonyms & similar words

none sorry zero zilch nada nil naught nothing zip null void blank empty vacant hollow bare barren

Example sentences

  1. Penrose is the last name of my favorite teacher.
  2. The Penrose triangle is a famous optical illusion.
  3. Penrose tiles are named after the mathematician Sir Roger Penrose.
  4. The Penrose process is a way to extract energy from a black hole.
  5. Penrose stairs are another impossible object similar to the Penrose triangle.

Quotes

  • "I'm a mathematician, and I'm standing here asking you to trust me when I tell you that Penrose is a genius." - Seth MacFarlane
  • "Penrose is one of the very few people I know who has consistently managed to surprise me." - Stephen Hawking
  • "Penrose is a thinker who is not afraid to take on the big questions." - Martin Rees

Try these popular words

the and that for you with was this are have not from

Practice

Play the Word Synonyms game · Choose level (start near 1)

Worksheets

Grade 4 · Grade 5 · Grade 6

Topics

Guides

Explore more words