Genettian

G2E1N1E1T1T1I1A1N1

adjective

Of or relating to Gérard Genette (1930–2018), French literary theorist associated with structuralism.

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Meanings

adjectiveGenettian (comparative more Genettian, superlative most Genettian)

comparative more Genettian · superlative most Genettian

  1. Of or relating to Gérard Genette (1930–2018), French literary theorist associated with structuralism.

Origin

From French Genette + -ian.

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Cite this entry
APA

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

MLA

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

Chicago

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

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