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john napier

 

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Noun john napier has 1 sense
  1. Napier, John Napier - Scottish mathematician who invented logarithms; introduced the use of the decimal point in writing numbers (1550-1617)
    --1 is a kind of mathematician

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John Napier

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John Napier was a Scottish mathematician, physicist, and astronomer who is well-known for his contributions to the development of logarithms and the invention of Napier's bones, which facilitated calculations.

Sample Sentences:

  1. John Napier's logarithms greatly influenced the field of mathematics during the 17th century.
  2. Napier's bones, invented by John Napier, were widely used by mathematicians for calculations.
  3. As an astronomer, John Napier made significant observations and discoveries about planetary motion.
  4. The works of John Napier laid the foundation for modern mathematical techniques.

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