Christopherian

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adjective

Of or relating to situations where students encounter evidence that contradicts their intuitive theories.

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Meanings

adjectiveChristopherian (not comparable)
  1. not comparableeducationOf or relating to situations where students encounter evidence that contradicts their intuitive theories.

Origin

Coined by developmental psychologist Howard Gardner, from Christopher + -ian, because Christopher Columbus challenged the popular belief that the Earth was flat.

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APA

Christopherian. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 3, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/Christopherian

MLA

“Christopherian.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/Christopherian. Accessed November 3, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “Christopherian,” accessed November 3, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/Christopherian.

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