Gibsonian

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UK/ɡɪbˈsəʊ.ni.ən/US/ɡɪbˈsoʊ.ni.ən/

adjective

Of or pertaining to James Jerome Gibson (1904–1979), American psychologist noted for contributions in the field of visual perception.

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Meanings

adjectiveGibsonian (comparative more Gibsonian, superlative most Gibsonian)

comparative more Gibsonian · superlative most Gibsonian

  1. Of or pertaining to James Jerome Gibson (1904–1979), American psychologist noted for contributions in the field of visual perception.

Origin

From Gibson + -ian.

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Rhymes & wordplay

Rhymes with Gibsonian

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Cite this entry
APA

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

MLA

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

Chicago

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

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