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Einstein (eyen-styn)

Einstein (pronounced: /ˈaɪnstaɪn/) is a surname of German origin, most famously associated with Albert Einstein, the theoretical physicist who developed the theory of relativity. The term is also used colloquially to refer to a person of exceptional intelligence or genius.

Etymology

The surname Einstein is of German origin and means "one stone". It is derived from the Middle High German "ein", meaning "one", and "stein", meaning "stone". The name was traditionally given to people who lived near distinctive geological features, such as a large stone or boulder.

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