Eddingtonian

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UK/ˌɛdɪŋˈtəʊ.ni.ən/US/ˌɛdɪŋˈtoʊ.ni.ən/

adjective

Of or relating to Arthur Eddington (1882–1944), English astronomer, physicist, and mathematician.

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Meanings

adjectiveEddingtonian (comparative more Eddingtonian, superlative most Eddingtonian)

comparative more Eddingtonian · superlative most Eddingtonian

  1. Of or relating to Arthur Eddington (1882–1944), English astronomer, physicist, and mathematician.

Origin

From Eddington + -ian.

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Rhymes & wordplay

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Cite this entry
APA

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

MLA

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

Chicago

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

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