Definition

1. Proper noun:
   • Emanuel Svedberg: A Swedish theologian who lived from 1688 to 1772. He is known for his theological writings and is the father of the renowned scientist and theologian Emanuel Swedenborg.

Usage Examples

• Proper noun:
  • The theological works of Emanuel Svedberg were influential in his time.
  • Emanuel Svedberg was born in the late 17th century.

Advanced Usage

• The name Emanuel Svedberg is primarily used in historical and theological contexts to refer to this specific individual. It is less common in general discourse.

Variants and Related Words

• Swedenborg, Emanuel (Proper noun): His son, Emanuel Swedenborg (1688-1772), who was a scientist, philosopher, and theologian. Note: The son later changed the family name from Svedberg to Swedenborg.
• Svedberg (Noun): Can refer to the surname itself, though in scientific contexts, it is famously a unit of sedimentation coefficient (the svedberg unit) named after the chemist Theodor Svedberg, not directly related to Emanuel Svedberg.

Synonyms

• There are no direct synonyms for this proper noun, as it refers to a unique individual. In context, one might use descriptive phrases.
  • The elder Swedenborg (when distinguishing him from his more famous son).

Related Phrases

• No specific phrasal verbs or idioms are associated with this proper noun.

Related Idioms

• No idioms are directly associated with this proper noun.

Noun

1. Swedish theologian (1688-1772)