Eigen

American  

[ahy-guhn] / ˈaɪ gən /

noun

1. Manfred 1927–2019, German chemist: Nobel Prize 1967.

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Eigen ¹ British  

/ ˈaiɡən /

noun

1. Manfred. born 1927, German physical chemist: shared the Nobel prize for chemistry (1967) for developing his relaxation technique for studying fast reactions

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eigen- ² British  

combining form

1. characteristic; proper

   eigenvalue

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Etymology

Origin of eigen-

from German, literally: own

Example Sentences

Eigen Wang a stalwart of the U.S. team — scored a fine upset victory over Polish master Mateusz Sypien in their personal top-board encounter, with a positional piece sacrifice that led to an overwhelming attack.

From Washington Times • Nov. 2, 2021

In 1967, Dr. Eigen received half of the Nobel in chemistry; the other half of the award was shared by Ronald George Wreyford Norrish and George Porter.

From Washington Post • Feb. 10, 2019

Northwestern’s own labor law expert, Zev Eigen, thinks these athletes are “primarily students” since they’re “paying tuition to attend the university.”

From Slate • Jan. 29, 2014

"The Jackson case stands to be another cause for recalibration in the industry because it impacts the same questions about scope of coverage and obligation to monitor behaviors of performers," said Eigen.

From Reuters • Oct. 2, 2013

And David bent over and clasped her in his arms again, Sie ist mir ewig, ist mir immer, Erb und Eigen, ein und all!

From King Midas: a Romance by Sinclair, Upton