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Painlevé

biographical name

Pain·​le·​vé paⁿ-lə-ˈvā How to pronounce Painlevé (audio)
Paul 1863–1933 French mathematician and statesman

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“Painlevé.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Painlev%C3%A9. Accessed 5 Dec. 2025.

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