Alhazen

proper noun

Meaning

A Latinized name for the 11th-century polymath Ibn al-Haytham, whose pioneering work in physics, mathematics, and astronomy laid the foundations for the scientific method.

Examples

Historians often cite Alhazen as one of the first scientists to emphasize experimental evidence over philosophical speculation.
The optical theories developed by Alhazen remained the standard in the field for several centuries.

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Alhazen

proper noun

Pronunciation: /ælˈhɑːzən/

Definition

A Latinized name for the 11th-century polymath Ibn al-Haytham, whose pioneering work in physics, mathematics, and astronomy laid the foundations for the scientific method.

Examples

Historians often cite Alhazen as one of the first scientists to emphasize experimental evidence over philosophical speculation.
The optical theories developed by Alhazen remained the standard in the field for several centuries.

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