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Ptolemy
TO-luh-mee
Ptolemy (name) means a male given name of Greek origin, most famously borne by the ancient astronomer and geographer Claudius Ptolemy, and by the line of Macedonian-Egyptian kings founded by Ptolemy I. Example: “Ptolemy's Almagest shaped astronomy for over a thousand years.”
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A male given name of Greek origin, most famously borne by the ancient astronomer and geographer Claudius Ptolemy, and by the line of Macedonian-Egyptian kings founded by Ptolemy I.
"Ptolemy's Almagest shaped astronomy for over a thousand years."
How to use Ptolemy
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA historical Greek name tied to a famous ancient astronomer and a dynasty of Egyptian rulers.
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Etymology
From Ancient Greek Ptolemaios.
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What does “Ptolemy” mean?
The word “Ptolemy” means a male given name of Greek origin, most famously borne by the ancient astronomer and geographer Claudius Ptolemy, and by the line of Macedonian-Egyptian kings founded by Ptolemy I. In plain terms, a historical Greek name tied to a famous ancient astronomer and a dynasty of Egyptian rulers.
How do you pronounce “Ptolemy”?
“Ptolemy” is pronounced TO-luh-mee (/ˈtɑləmi/ in IPA).
How do you use “Ptolemy” in a sentence?
Here is “Ptolemy” used in a sentence: “Ptolemy's Almagest shaped astronomy for over a thousand years.”
What part of speech is “Ptolemy”?
“Ptolemy” is a name.
Where does the word “Ptolemy” come from?
The word “Ptolemy” comes from Ancient Greek. From Ancient Greek Ptolemaios.
