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Noun eratosthenes has 1 sense
  1. Eratosthenes - Greek mathematician and astronomer who estimated the circumference of the earth and the distances to the moon and sun (276-194 BC)
    --1 is a kind of     astronomer, uranologist, stargazer; mathematician

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Eratosthenes

Description:

Eratosthenes was an ancient Greek mathematician, geographer, and astronomer who made significant contributions to a wide range of fields. He is known for accurately calculating the Earth's circumference, coining the term "geography," and devising the Sieve of Eratosthenes method for finding prime numbers.

Sample Sentences:

  1. The mathematical work of Eratosthenes greatly influenced the development of modern number theory.
  2. Eratosthenes' groundbreaking measurement of the Earth's circumference was remarkably accurate for his time.
  3. As a geographer, Eratosthenes extensively studied and documented the geography of the known world.
  4. Eratosthenes' astronomical observations contributed to advancements in our understanding of celestial movements.

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