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Thomson

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

Definition

Thomson is a surname of Scottish origin meaning 'son of Thomas'.

Synonyms & similar words

elihuthomson josephjohnthomson georgepagetthomson virgilthomson sirgeorgepagetthomson virgilgarnettthomson thomson sirjosephjohnthomson Thomas Tomson Tompson Thompson Thomasson Thom Tomas Tom Tommie Tommey Tommy Tama Tamson Tamsen Tam Tami Tamma Tammai Tammi Tammie

Common collocations

  • J.J. Thomson
  • Lord Kelvin Thomson
  • Thomson Reuters
  • Thomson scattering
  • Thomson effect
  • Thomson model
  • Thomson problem
  • Thomson-Gurney

Word family

noun Thomson

Usage note

Thomson is primarily a proper noun, often referring to individuals like J.J. Thomson or companies like Thomson Reuters. It is not typically used as a common noun with antonyms or synonyms.

Example sentences

  1. My teacher's last name is Thomson.
  2. Thomson is a common surname in Scotland.
  3. I met a girl named Thomson at the park.
  4. Thomson is spelled with a 'p' in some countries.
  5. The famous physicist J.J. Thomson shares the same last name.

Quotes

  • I don't want to be a great physicist; I want to be a good physicist. - J. J. Thomson
  • I have no special talents. I am only passionately curious. - Albert Einstein
  • The true sign of intelligence is not knowledge but imagination. - Albert Einstein

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