Georges Cuvier
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- proper noun
- /ˈʒɔrdʒɪz ˈkuːviːɛr/
- The research of Georges Cuvier laid the foundation for modern comparative anatomy.
Examples
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The work of Georges Cuvier laid the foundation for modern paleontology.
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Many natural history museums feature exhibits inspired by the work of Georges Cuvier.
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In his lectures, Georges Cuvier emphasized the importance of fossils in understanding Earth's history.
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Did Georges Cuvier really contribute to the field of comparative anatomy?
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In his lectures, Georges Cuvier emphasized the importance of fossils in understanding Earth's history.
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The research of Georges Cuvier laid the foundation for modern comparative anatomy.
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Many natural history museums feature exhibits inspired by the work of Georges Cuvier.
Synonyms
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A French scientist who helped start the study of animal bones and fossils
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A French scientist who studied animal bodies and fossils
Surface Forms
Morphology
Georges + Cuvier
This is a personal name (a proper noun): knowing the constituent forms 'Georges' and 'Cuvier' does not allow a learner to infer the referent's biography or that he was a French naturalist and pioneer of paleontology. Proper names are referential rather than compositional, so the meaning cannot be derived from the parts.
Etymology
Georges Cuvier was a French scientist who studied bones and fossils and compared animal skeletons to show that some species had died out. He is often called the 'father of comparative anatomy and paleontology', so his name is used when people talk about early work on fossils and animal anatomy.