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GEB

GEB

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A short name for the book Gödel, Escher, Bach by Douglas Hofstadter
  • noun
  • /dʒiː iː biː/
: GEB
  • The ideas in GEB have influenced thinkers in many different fields.

Examples

  • I just finished reading GEB last week.

  • He referenced GEB in his essay on artificial intelligence.

  • Many students read GEB to learn about mathematics and art.

  • Have you ever read GEB?

  • Many students read GEB to learn about mathematics and art.

  • He referenced GEB in his essay on artificial intelligence.

  • The ideas in GEB have influenced thinkers in many different fields.

Surface Forms

GEB singular
GEBs plural

Etymology

GEB is a short name made from the first letters of the three names Gödel, Escher, and Bach, which form the title of Douglas Hofstadter's book. The book links 'mathematics', 'art', and 'music', so GEB now refers to that famous book.