Atkinsonian

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UK/ˌæt.kɪnˈsəʊ.ni.ən/US/ˌæt.kɪnˈsoʊ.ni.ən/

adjective

Of or relating to John William Atkinson (1923–2003), American psychologist who pioneered the scientific study of human motivation, achievement, and behavior.

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Meanings

adjectiveAtkinsonian (comparative more Atkinsonian, superlative most Atkinsonian)

comparative more Atkinsonian · superlative most Atkinsonian

  1. Of or relating to John William Atkinson (1923–2003), American psychologist who pioneered the scientific study of human motivation, achievement, and behavior.

Origin

From Atkinson + -ian.

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Rhymes & wordplay

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Cite this entry
APA

Atkinsonian. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 4, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/Atkinsonian

MLA

“Atkinsonian.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/Atkinsonian. Accessed November 4, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “Atkinsonian,” accessed November 4, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/Atkinsonian.

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