Fechner

American

[fekh-nuhr] / ˈfɛx nər /

noun

Gustav Theodor 1801–87, German physicist, psychologist, and philosopher.

Fechner British

/ ˈfɛçnər /

noun

Gustav Theodor (ˈɡʊstaf ˈteːodoːr). 1801–87, German physicist, philosopher, and psychologist, noted particularly for his work on psychophysics, Elemente der Psychophysik (1860)

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"Much more than that, she touched the lives of everyone around her with her positive spirit and courageous outlook," Fechner said.

From BBC ● Nov. 16, 2025

Economist Inga Fechner of ING Research said the effect on commodity and consumer prices has been muted by sluggish global demand.

From Seattle Times ● Dec. 4, 2023

“It is one of the most beautiful event sites,” Mr. Fechner said of Schönbrunn, “but also one of the most difficult.”

From New York Times ● May 30, 2017

Fechner, who lived in North Dallas, died last year.

From Washington Times ● Mar. 15, 2015

Men like Paulsen and Wundt do not hesitate to call Fechner master.

From Psychical Miscellanea Being Papers on Psychical Research, Telepathy, Hypnotism, Christian Science, etc. by Hill, J. Arthur

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