Gleasonian

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UK/ɡliːˈsəʊ.ni.ən/US/ɡliˈsoʊ.ni.ən/

adjective

Of or relating to Henry A. Gleason (botanist) (1882–1975), American ecologist, botanist, and taxonomist, known for his endorsement of the individualistic or open community concept of ecological succession, and his opposition to Frederic Clements's concept of the climax state of an ecosystem.

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Meanings

adjectiveGleasonian (comparative more Gleasonian, superlative most Gleasonian)

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  1. Of or relating to Henry A. Gleason (botanist) (1882–1975), American ecologist, botanist, and taxonomist, known for his endorsement of the individualistic or open community concept of ecological succession, and his opposition to Frederic Clements's concept of the climax state of an ecosystem.

Origin

From Gleason + -ian.

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APA

Gleasonian. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 2, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/Gleasonian

MLA

“Gleasonian.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/Gleasonian. Accessed November 2, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “Gleasonian,” accessed November 2, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/Gleasonian.

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