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Newcomb

new·comb

UK/ˈn(j)uːkəm/ US/ˈnukʌm/ uncommon

noun

1.

United States astronomer (1835-1909)

Synonyms

Origin

Nickname for a new arrival in a place, from Middle English neowecomen (“just arrived; newcomer”). The intrusive -b is the result of placenames ending in -combe, which is from combe (“wooded valley”).

Phrases

  • Newcomb's paradox
  • Newcomb's problem

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