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ETYMOLOGY OF THE WORD LEVERRIER

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PRONUNCIATION OF LEVERRIER

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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF LEVERRIER

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Leverrier is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES LEVERRIER MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Leverrier

Urbain Le Verrier

Urbain Jean Joseph Le Verrier was a French mathematician who specialized in celestial mechanics and is best known for his part in the discovery of Neptune.

Definition of Leverrier in the English dictionary

The definition of Leverrier in the dictionary is Urbain Jean Joseph. 1811–77, French astronomer: calculated the existence and position of the planet Neptune.

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE LEVERRIER

Levellers
levelling
levelling rod
levelling screw
levelling staff
levelly
levelness
Leven
lever
leverage
leveraged buyout
leveret
Leverhulme
Leverkusen
Levi
Levi´s

WORDS THAT END LIKE LEVERRIER

aircraft carrier
baby carrier
barrier
Boston terrier
bull terrier
carrier
courier
Dandie Dinmont terrier
Ferrier
fox terrier
harrier
Irish terrier
perrier
personnel carrier
Sealyham terrier
Skye terrier
soft-coated wheaten terrier
terrier
the Water Carrier
Welsh terrier
Yorkshire terrier

Synonyms and antonyms of Leverrier in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «Leverrier» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF LEVERRIER

Find out the translation of Leverrier to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
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Translator English - Chinese

勒威耶
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

Leverrier
570 millions of speakers

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Leverrier
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

Leverrier
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

Leverrier
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

Леверье
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

Leverrier
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

Leverrier
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

Leverrier
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Leverrier
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Leverrier
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

ルベリエ
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

Leverrier
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Leverrier
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

Leverrier
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

Leverrier
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

Leverrier
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

Leverrier
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

Leverrier
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

Leverrier
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

Леверье
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

Leverrier
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

Leverrier
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

Leverrier
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

Leverrier
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

Leverrier
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of Leverrier

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «LEVERRIER»

The term «Leverrier» is regularly used and occupies the 98.443 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «LEVERRIER» OVER TIME

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «LEVERRIER»

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Encyclopedia of Space and Astronomy
Upon graduation Leverrier began his professional life as a chemist. He investigated the nature of certain chemical compounds under the supervision of the French chemist Joseph Gay-Lussac (1778–1850), who was a professor of chemistry at ...
Joseph A. Angelo, 2009
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Highlights of Astronomy: As Presented at the XVth General ...
Gaillot, A.: 1910, Ann. Obs. Paris 28, Al. Gaillot, A.: 1913, Ann. Obs. Paris 31, 105. Kovalevsky, J.: 1971, Celes. Mech. 4, 213. Leverrier, U. J. J.: 1858, Ann. Obs. Paris 4, 1. Leverrier, U. J. J.: 1859, Ann. Obs. Paris 5, 1. Leverrier, U. J. J.: 1861a  ...
G. Contopoulos, 1974
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A to Z of Scientists in Space and Astronomy
In 1846 Leverrier, following the suggestions of other astronomers (among them FRIEDRICH WILHELM BESSEL), hypothesized that an undiscovered planet lay beyond the orbit of Uranus. He then examined the perturbations in the orbit of ...
Deborah Todd, Joseph A. Angelo, 2009
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Dark Companions of Stars: Astrometric Commentary on the ...
it at the location pointed out by Leverrier, the latters labours were valued at their true worth, and he was celebrated and praised in the same measure as with suspicion one had neglected him earlier. The discovery of the planet by Leverrier is ...
Peter Van de Kamp, 1986
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Scientific Opinion
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 16, 1870. THE DISMISSAL OF LEVERRIER. [HOSE who have been unfamiliar with the recent progress of events at the Observatory of Paris most have heard with surprise that the great astronomer Leverrier, whose  ...
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Scientific Opinion Volume III
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 16, 1870. THE DISMISSAL OF LEVERRIER. [HOSE who have been unfamiliar with the recent progress of events at the Observatory of Paris must have heard with surprise that the great astronomer Leverrier, whose  ...
Scientific Opinion Volume III, 1870
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Of the Human Heart: A Biography of Benjamin Peirce
51 Although Peirce was a little-known American astronomer and mathematician, Leverrier did not take kindly to Peirce 's comments. Ormsby Mitchel had published several articles giving Peirce's point of view in the Sidereal Messenger , ...
Edward R. Hogan, 2008
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Causal Theories of Mind: Action, Knowledge, Memory, ...
Since I am supposing that Neptune satisfies the definite description which Leverrier invokes, Neptune is fixed as the semantic referent of 'Neptune' in Leverrier's idiolect. Kripke argues that reference fixing gives rise to a priori knowledge.
Steven Davis, 1983
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Astronomical Enigmas: Life on Mars, the Star of Bethlehem, ...
For this task he selected the formidable Ur- bain jean Joseph Leverrier. Leverrier was brilliant, but he was also famed for his extraordinary rudeness and foul temper. Leverrier had earlier held the post of director of the Paris Observatory, ...
Mark Kidger, 2005
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Near Earth Objects, Our Celestial Neighbors (IAU S236): ...
Enter LeVerrier: Line of Variations, chaos and all that... In mid XIX". century, at about the same time of the celebrated work that led to the discovery of Neptune, LeVerrier reconsidered the orbital problems posed by Lexell.s comet. LeVerrier ...
Andrea Milani, Giovanni B. Valsecchi, David Vokrouhlicky, 2007

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «LEVERRIER»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term Leverrier is used in the context of the following news items.
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Construction program gives students a 'good foundation'
However, after spending some time in the program, Leverrier has had several job interviews and it is only a matter of time before he lands one. «Daily Democrat, Jul 15»
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Jonathan Chambers of the FCC Says Results of Rural Broadband …
Both Taxali and Leverrier spoke about their agency's broadband programs, including the Broadband Advisory Council of federal government ... «BroadbandBreakfast.com, Apr 15»
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South Shuswap: Looking back at 2014
FACES Dance Studio hosted a fundraiser for Megan Leverrier so that she may continue to receive treatment in Toronto for a rare double tumour ... «Salmon Arm Observer, Jan 15»
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The community stepped up to support four-year-old Megan Leverrier, who was diagnosed with a rare form of cancer. A variety of fundraisers ... «Salmon Arm Observer, Dec 14»
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Teaching the fine art of baking
David and Serena Leverrier's children, Benjamin, 8, and Isabella, 4; and Guillaume and Kamila Leverrier's children, Eva, 5, and Sebastian, 3, ... «Palm Beach Daily News, Dec 14»
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Tuxedo Tops for Him (and Her)
Magazine; Styling, Hélène Leverrier. … Brunello Cucinelli tuxedo shirt, $880, and silk bow tie, $260, both 212-627-9202, and Lorenz Bäumer ... «Wall Street Journal, Nov 14»
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Runners remember Jackie Fairweather with tribute run
Jackie Fairweather's memorial service will be at 11.30am on Thursday at the AIS Arena in Leverrier Crescent, Bruce with entry through the AIS ... «The Canberra Times, Nov 14»
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D.C. man follows bike thief, takes photos, but says 911 refused to help
Leverrier said he was updating his location as he walked, but he couldn't provide 911 with a cross street because he kept crossing streets. «WJLA, Oct 14»
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Heels you can walk in
Leverrier's daughter, Megan, was diagnosed with a rare liver disease and was sent to the Hospital for Sick Children in Toronto for treatment. «The Daily Courier, Oct 14»
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On this day: Rocky Marciano won the world title
1846: The planet Neptune was discovered by the German astronomer Johann Galle, following predictions of Leverrier and Adams. «Scotsman, Sep 14»

REFERENCE
« EDUCALINGO. Leverrier [online]. Available <https://educalingo.com/en/dic-en/leverrier>. Apr 2024 ».
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