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Alexander Graham Bell
Alexander Graham Bell (pronounced: ə-ˈle-kˈsan-dər ˈgrā-əm ˈbel) was a Scottish-born scientist, inventor, engineer and innovator who is credited with patenting the first practical telephone.
Etymology
The name "Alexander" is of Greek origin, meaning "defender of men", while "Graham" is a Scottish surname, meaning "gravelly homestead". "Bell" is a common surname of English and Scottish origin, meaning "bell ringer".
Related Terms
- Inventor: An inventor is a person who creates or discovers a new method, form, device or other useful means that becomes known as an invention.
- Engineer: An engineer is a professional practitioner of engineering, concerned with applying scientific knowledge, mathematics, and ingenuity to develop solutions for technical, societal and commercial problems.
- Scientist: A scientist is a person who conducts scientific research to advance knowledge in an area of interest.
- Innovation: Innovation can be defined as something original and more effective and, as a consequence, new, that "breaks into" the market or society.
- Telephone: A telephone is a telecommunications device that permits two or more users to conduct a conversation when they are too far apart to be heard directly.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Alexander Graham Bell
- Wikipedia's article - Alexander Graham Bell
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