Baconian
of or relating to the philosopher Francis Bacon or his doctrines.
an adherent of the Baconian philosophy.
Origin of Baconian
1Other words from Baconian
- an·ti-Ba·co·ni·an, adjective, noun
- Ba·co·ni·an·ism, Ba·co·nism [bey-kuh-niz-uhm], /ˈbeɪ kəˌnɪz əm/, noun
- pre-Ba·co·ni·an, adjective, noun
- pro-Ba·co·ni·an, adjective, noun
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How to use Baconian in a sentence
Mill, like his Scottish rivals, applies 'Baconian' principles.
The English Utilitarians, Volume II (of 3) | Leslie StephenWait half an hour, then open the cell, introduce a Shakespearite and a Baconian, and let them cipher and assume.
Is Shakespeare Dead? | Mark TwainThe second three of the Baconian six were “presumably” spent by the Stratford lad as apprentice to a butcher.
Is Shakespeare Dead? | Mark TwainOf all the important physical discoveries, there is not one which shows that its author made it by the Baconian instrument.
Pioneers of Science | Oliver LodgeNo Baconian creed will in the future limit the operations of the intellect.
Major Prophets of To-Day | Edwin E. Slosson
British Dictionary definitions for Baconian
/ (beɪˈkəʊnɪən) /
of or relating to Francis Bacon, the philosopher, or to his inductive method of reasoning
a follower of Bacon's philosophy
one who believes that plays attributed to Shakespeare were written by Bacon
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