Taine

American  

[teyn, ten] / teɪn, tɛn /

noun

1. Hippolyte Adolphe 1828–93, French literary critic and historian.

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Taine British  

/ tɛn /

noun

1. Hippolyte Adolphe (ipɔlit adɔlf). 1828–93, French literary critic and historian. He applied determinist criteria to the study of literature, art, history, and psychology, regarding them as products of environment and race. His works include Histoire de la littérature anglaise (1863–64) and Les Origines de la France contemporaine (1875–93)

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Example Sentences

As Thomas came back on, so exited Wales No.8 Taine Plumtree for an illegal tackle to ensure the pressure remained for the final 10 minutes.

From Barron's • Nov. 22, 2025

If the Dragons number eight is ruled out, Taine Plumtree would step up from the bench with uncapped Ospreys back row Morgan Morse in line to be promoted to a replacement role.

From BBC • Nov. 20, 2025

Cardiff back-row Mackenzie Martin, Dragons flanker Taine Basham and Scarlets centre Johnny Williams all miss out on selection.

From BBC • Oct. 21, 2024

James Botham and Cameron Winnett came into the side as Taine Plumtree moved to number eight and Liam Williams to the wing.

From BBC • Jul. 13, 2024

Taine writes the last, indeed, with an incisive pen, and often with glaring colours, but essentially he gives nothing but what follows by indissoluble sequence from the facts of the Revolution.

From The Contemporary Review, Volume 36, November 1879 by Various