THALES

Meaning of THALES in English

(636-546 BC) Greek philosopher and scientist. One of the Seven Wise Men of Greece. Founder of Greek geometry, astronomy, and philosophy. Said that water (moisture) was the primary element from which the world was formed.

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THALES — biographical name of Miletus 625?-?547 B.C. Greek philosopher, ~ian adjective
Толковый словарь английского языка - Merriam Webster
THALES — /thay"leez/ , n. c640-546? B.C., Greek philosopher, born in Miletus.
Random House Webster's Unabridged English Dictionary
THALES — biographical name of Miletus 625?-?547 B.C. Greek philosopher • Tha·le·sian thā-ˈlē-zhən adjective
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THALES — Thales BrE AmE ˈθeɪl iːz
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THALES — Фалес Милетский
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THALES — Thales Group
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THALES — Pronunciation: ' th ā -( ˌ )l ē z Function: biographical name of Miletus 625?-?547 B.C. Greek philos. – Tha …
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THALES OF MILETUS — flourished 6th century BC Greek philosopher. None of his writings survive, and no contemporary sources exist. The claim that Thales …
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THALES OF MILETUS — flourished 6th century BC philosopher renowned as one of the legendary Seven Wise Men, or Sophoi, of antiquity (see Philosophy, …
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THALES OF MILETUS — flourished 6th century BC Greek philosopher. None of his writings survive, and no contemporary sources exist. The claim that Thales …
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THALES GROUP — Thales
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THALESIAN — adjective see: Thales
Толковый словарь английского языка - Merriam Webster
THALESIAN — thāˈlēzhən adjective Usage: usually capitalized Etymology: Thales died 546 B.C. Greek philosopher and scientist + English -ian : of, relating …
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COSMOGONY — ( n. ) The creation of the world or universe; a theory or account of such creation; as, the poetical …
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SEVEN SAGES — seven wise men of ancient Greece, Bias, Chilon, Cleobulus, Periander, Pittacus, Solon, and Thales, who served their country as rulers, …
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MILESIAN — /mi lee"zheuhn, -sheuhn, muy-/ , adj. 1. of or pertaining to Miletus. 2. Philos. noting or pertaining to a school …
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THALESIAN — see Thales
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