Thales

[ they-leez ]

noun

1. c640–546? b.c., Greek philosopher, born in Miletus.

Thales

/ ˈθeɪliːz /

noun

1. Thales?624 bc?546 bcMGreekPHILOSOPHY: philosopherSCIENCE: mathematicianSCIENCE: astronomer ?624–?546 bc , Greek philosopher, mathematician, and astronomer, born in Miletus. He held that water was the origin of all things and he predicted the solar eclipse of May 28, 585 bc

Thales

/ thā′lēz /

1. Greek philosopher who was considered by later Greek writers to be a founder of geometry and abstract astronomy. He is said to have accurately predicted a solar eclipse in 585 bce , although this and certain other stories associated with Thales have been questioned by modern scholars.

Thales

1. An ancient philosopher of Greece , called by some the first genuine Greek philosopher. He lived about 600 years before Jesus and about 150 years before Socrates .

Notes

Thales is known for predicting an eclipse and thus contributing to the idea that the heavens were separate from the gods.

Example Sentences

The British Army's controversial Watchkeeper drone, built by Thales, has been tested in the area.

From BBC

The impiety of Thales had a more enduring impact, his reputation soaring over the ages.

From New York Times

The FT said Northrop's withdrawal from the narrowband part of the tender left a partnership between Thales Alenia Space and Thales UK as the only contender in the race.

From Reuters

In the Digital Identity & Security division, Thales said cybersecurity and biometrics saw strong growth offset by negative growth in payment and SIM cards in the third quarter, notably in Asia.

From Reuters

ESA says that the Euclid team, together with its principal industrial contractor, Thales Alenia Space, was able to diagnose the problem quickly.

From Scientific American