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Meaning of THALES

Pronunciation:  'theyleez

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 Definition: [n]  Greek philosopher and astronomer (who predicted an eclipse in 585 BC) who was said by Aristotle to be the founder of physical science; he held that all things originated in water (624-546 BC)
 
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 Synonyms: Thales of Miletus
 
 See Also: astronomer, philosopher, stargazer, uranologist

 

 

 

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