It was his nickname and was later added to his full formal name.
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Leonardo Pisano was called Fibonacci because "Fibonacci" was a contraction of "filius Bonacci," which means "son of Bonacci." Leonardo's father's name was Guglielmo Bonacci, and Leonardo himself was known for popularizing the Hindu-Arabic numeral system in Europe through his book "Liber Abaci."
The Renaissance submarine, developed by Leonardo da Vinci, was helpful because it laid the groundwork for future advancements in underwater transportation and exploration. While it was not widely used during the Renaissance, its design principles inspired later innovations in submarine technology.
A single block of stone is called a monolith.
A small round stone is called a pebble.
A stone dwelling is typically called a "stone house" or "stone cottage."
The era in which early humans made tools is called the Stone Age.