Cavellian

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adjective

Of or relating to Stanley Cavell (1926–2018), American philosopher.

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Meanings

adjectiveCavellian (comparative more Cavellian, superlative most Cavellian)

comparative more Cavellian · superlative most Cavellian

  1. Of or relating to Stanley Cavell (1926–2018), American philosopher.

Origin

From Cavell + -ian.

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APA

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

MLA

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

Chicago

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

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