Archimedes

biographical name

Ar·​chi·​me·​des ˌär-kə-ˈmē-dēz How to pronounce Archimedes (audio)
circa 287–212 b.c. Greek mathematician and inventor
Archimedean adjective

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“Archimedes.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Archimedes. Accessed 19 Mar. 2024.

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