Laplace

biographical name

La·​place lə-ˈpläs How to pronounce Laplace (audio)
Pierre-Simon 1749–1827 Marquis de Laplace French astronomer and mathematician

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“Laplace.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Laplace. Accessed 9 May. 2025.

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