Meanings
comparative more Beethovian · superlative most Beethovian · alternative Beethovenian
- Of or pertaining to Ludwig van Beethoven, in particular his style of music.
Origin
From Beethoven (“a surname”) + -ian, alluding to composer Ludwig van Beethoven (1770-1827).
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Beethovian. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 3, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/Beethovian
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