Definitions

1. noun

A Greek mathematician and philosopher who is considered one of the founders of Western philosophy, known for his predictions of solar eclipses and his theory of water as the fundamental element of the universe.

“Thales is often credited with being the first Greek philosopher to have attempted to explain the natural world through reason.”

2. proper noun

A given name of Greek origin, derived from the name of the ancient Greek philosopher Thales.

“The Thales of today is a renowned mathematician and professor at a prestigious university.”