Einstein
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.
Related Terms
- Einsteinium: A synthetic element named after Albert Einstein.
- Einstein's Theory of Relativity: The theory in physics that space and time are interrelated concepts.
- Einstein Ring: A complete or almost complete ring-like structure around a lensing object in observational astronomy.
- Einstein Cross: A name given to a particular gravitational lensing configuration.
- Einstein-de Sitter universe: A model of the universe proposed by Albert Einstein and Willem de Sitter in 1932.
- Einstein field equations: The set of 10 equations in Albert Einstein's general theory of relativity.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Einstein
- Wikipedia's article - Einstein
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