Definition of Napier

1. Noun. Scottish mathematician who invented logarithms; introduced the use of the decimal point in writing numbers (1550-1617).

Exact synonyms: John Napier
Generic synonyms: Mathematician

Medical Definition of Napier

1. Synonym: neper. Origin: John Napier, Scottish mathematician, 1550-1617 (05 Mar 2000)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Napier

naphthol yellow S
naphthoquinone
naphthoquinone
naphthoquinones
naphthous
naphthyl
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naphthylamine
naphthylamine
naphthylamines
naphthyls
naphthylvinylpyridine
naphtol
naphtols
napier (current term)
Napier
Napier's bones
napier's rods
Napier's rods
Napierian logarithm
napiform
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napkin
napkins
napkin rash
napkin ring
Naples
napless
Naples garlic
Napoleon

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