Wernerian

American  

[wur-neer-ee-uhn, ver-] / wɜrˈnɪər i ən, vɛr- /

adjective

1. pertaining to or characteristic of the views or the classificatory system of Alfred Werner.

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Etymology

Origin of Wernerian

Werner + -ian

Example Sentences

Wilkin was a Fellow of the Linnean Society, also a Member of the Wernerian Society of Edinburgh.

From Notes and Letters on the Natural History of Norfolk More Especially on the Birds and Fishes by Browne, Thomas, Sir

Attends meetings of the Plinian Royal Medical and Wernerian societies.

From Life and Letters of Charles Darwin — Volume 2 by Darwin, Francis, Sir

But not a few controversial questions were dealt with, and the famous 'metamorphic theory' was advanced in opposition to the Wernerian hypothesis of 'primitive formations.'

From The Coming of Evolution The Story of a Great Revolution in Science by John W.

Thus, in early days, the Geological Society became almost as completely devoted to the teaching of Wernerian doctrines as was the contemporary society in Edinburgh.

From The Coming of Evolution The Story of a Great Revolution in Science by John W.

But the abandonment of so essential a portion of the Wernerian creed prepared the way for further relinquishments.

From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 11, Slice 6 "Geodesy" to "Geometry" by Various