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Ptolemy

Verb / ˈtɑ:lʌmi: / Another word for ptolemy — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Ptolemy was an ancient Greek astronomer, mathematician, and geographer known for his work on astronomy and the geocentric model of the universe.

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ptolemaicdynasty ptolemy claudiusptolemaeus astronomer mathematician geographer scientist scholar astrologer philosopher cosmologist astrophysicist researcher intellectual savant sage observer thinker expert authority master

Example sentences

  1. Ptolemy studied the movements of the stars and planets.
  2. The ancient Greeks learned a lot from Ptolemy's work.
  3. Ptolemy's ideas about the universe were revolutionary for his time.
  4. Many scientists today still refer to Ptolemy's theories.
  5. Ptolemy's contributions to astronomy were significant.

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  • The universe seems neither benign nor hostile, merely indifferent. - Carl Sagan
  • The cosmos is within us. We are made of star-stuff. - Carl Sagan
  • Astronomy compels the soul to look upward and leads us from this world to another. - Plato

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