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bowditch

/ˈbaʊ.dɪtʃ/

Traduction: Nom propre désignant un nom de famille, notamment associé à Nathaniel Bowditch, mathématicien et astronome américain connu pour ses contributions à la navigation.

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/ˈbaʊ.dɪtʃ/C1formal
  • frNom propre désignant un nom de famille, notamment associé à Nathaniel Bowditch, mathématicien et astronome américain connu pour ses contributions à la navigation.

A proper noun referring to a surname, notably associated with Nathaniel Bowditch, an American mathematician and astronomer recognized for his contributions to navigation.

indénombrable · nom propre

  1. C2formalamerican

    Nathaniel Bowditch (1773–1838), a renowned American mathematician and astronomer, best known for his foundational work in navigation and his publication 'The New American Practical Navigator'.

    frNathaniel Bowditch

    • Bowditch's work revolutionized maritime navigation in the 19th century.
    • The book 'The New American Practical Navigator' is still known as 'Bowditch' today.
    • Many sailors relied on Bowditch's calculations for safe ocean travel.