Georges Henri Lemaître

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A Belgian priest and scientist who suggested the universe is expanding and proposed the Big Bang idea

proper noun

: Georges Henri Lemaître

The Big Bang theory owes much to the groundbreaking work of Georges Henri Lemaître.

Examples

Georges Henri Lemaître was one of the first scientists to suggest that the universe is expanding.
Many astronomers regard Georges Henri Lemaître as a pioneer in cosmology.
Georges Henri Lemaître was brilliant.
Don't forget Georges Henri Lemaître!
Georges Henri Lemaître was one of the first scientists to suggest that the universe is expanding.
Many astronomers regard Georges Henri Lemaître as a pioneer in cosmology.
The Big Bang theory owes much to the groundbreaking work of Georges Henri Lemaître.

Surface Forms

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Morphology

Georges + Henri + Lemaître

This item is a proper name composed of given names and a surname; knowing the constituent name-words does not allow a learner to infer the biographical information (Belgian priest, astronomer, originator of the Big Bang theory). Personal names are referential and arbitrary rather than compositional, so the specific identity and achievements are not derivable from the parts.

Etymology

Georges Henri Lemaître was a Belgian priest and scientist who pictured the universe like a balloon with dots: as the balloon grows the dots move apart, showing an 'expanding universe'. That's why he is known as the person who first suggested the idea behind the 'Big Bang theory'.