HyperDic: calvin

English > 2 senses of the word Calvin:
NOUNperson Calvin, Melvin CalvinUnited States chemist noted for discovering the series of chemical reactions in photosynthesis (1911-)
person Calvin, John Calvin, Jean Cauvin, Jean Caulvin, Jean ChauvinSwiss theologian (born in France) whose tenets (predestination and the irresistibility of grace and justification by faith) defined Presbyterianism (1509-1564)
Calvin > pronunciation
Soundskae'lvahn; kae'lvihn
RhymesAachen ... Zukerman: 2572 rhymes with ahn...
Adrenalin ... zeppelin / Zeppelin: 223 rhymes with ihn...
English > Calvin: 2 senses > noun 1, person
MeaningUnited States chemist noted for discovering the series of chemical reactions in photosynthesis (1911-).
SynonymMelvin Calvin
Instance ofchemistA scientist who specializes in chemistry
SpanishMelvin Calvin
CatalanCalvin, Melvin Calvin
English > Calvin: 2 senses > noun 2, person
MeaningSwiss theologian (born in France) whose tenets (predestination and the irresistibility of grace and justification by faith) defined Presbyterianism (1509-1564).
SynonymsJohn Calvin, Jean Cauvin, Jean Caulvin, Jean Chauvin
Instance oftheologian, theologist, theologizer, theologisersomeone who is learned in theology or who speculates about theology
SpanishCalvin, John Calvin
CatalanCalvin, John Calvin

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