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Eddington
EH-dihng-tuhn
Eddington (name) means a habitational surname of Old English origin, and the name of several English villages, notably borne by physicist Arthur Eddington. Example: “Arthur Eddington helped confirm Einstein's theory of relativity.”
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A habitational surname of Old English origin, and the name of several English villages, notably borne by physicist Arthur Eddington.
"Arthur Eddington helped confirm Einstein's theory of relativity."
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- Plural
- Eddingtons
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Etymology
From the Old English personal name Ēada + -ing ("belonging to") + tūn ("settlement").
Rhymes for Eddington
Lexington
Arlington
Remington
Ellington
Wellington
Washington
Darlington
Huntington
Kensington
Harrington
Carrington
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Frequently asked questions
What does “Eddington” mean?
The word “Eddington” means a habitational surname of Old English origin, and the name of several English villages, notably borne by physicist Arthur Eddington.
How do you pronounce “Eddington”?
“Eddington” is pronounced EH-dihng-tuhn (/ˈɛdɪŋtən/ in IPA).
How do you use “Eddington” in a sentence?
Here is “Eddington” used in a sentence: “Arthur Eddington helped confirm Einstein's theory of relativity.”
What part of speech is “Eddington”?
“Eddington” is a name.
Where does the word “Eddington” come from?
The word “Eddington” comes from Old English. From the Old English personal name Ēada + -ing ("belonging to") + tūn ("settlement").
