Calvin
pronunciation
How to pronounce Calvin in British English:
UK [ˈkælvin]
How to pronounce Calvin in American English:
US [ˈkælvɪn]
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- Noun:
- United States chemist noted for discovering the series of chemical reactions in photosynthesis (1911-)
- Swiss theologian (born in France) whose tenets (predestination and the irresistibility of grace and justification by faith) defined Presbyterianism (1509-1564)
Word Origin
- Calvin
- John Calvin (1509-1564), Protestant leader, born Jean Caulvin, the surname related to French Chauvin (compare chauvinism), from Latin calvus "bald," from PIE *kle-wo- "bald."
Example
- 1. Calvin said there may well be many other hormones at play .
- 2. Past neighbors of the couple 's condominium included hugh jackman and calvin klein .
- 3. The great calvin coolidge once said that " the business of america is business . "
- 4. Harlow should know : calvin college investigated him after he wrote an article questioning the historical adam .
- 5. John calvin was a frenchman , but he is being remembered in geneva this week because it was here that he built calvinism .