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Chadwick

CHAD-wihk

Chadwick (noun) means a surname, originally referring to someone from a place called Chadwick. Example: “James Chadwick discovered the neutron in 1932.”

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A surname, originally referring to someone from a place called Chadwick.
"James Chadwick discovered the neutron in 1932."

How to use Chadwick

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishA surname of English origin, most famous for physicist James Chadwick.

Word forms

Chadwicks plural

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Etymology

From Old English Ceadda ("Chad") combined with Old Norse vík ("bay, inlet").

Origin: Old English

Frequently asked questions

What does “Chadwick” mean?

The word “Chadwick” means a surname, originally referring to someone from a place called Chadwick. In plain terms, a surname of English origin, most famous for physicist James Chadwick.

How do you pronounce “Chadwick”?

“Chadwick” is pronounced CHAD-wihk (/ˈt͡ʃædwɪk/ in IPA).

How do you use “Chadwick” in a sentence?

Here is “Chadwick” used in a sentence: “James Chadwick discovered the neutron in 1932.”

What part of speech is “Chadwick”?

“Chadwick” is a noun.

Where does the word “Chadwick” come from?

The word “Chadwick” comes from Old English. From Old English Ceadda ("Chad") combined with Old Norse vík ("bay, inlet").

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