Grothendieckian

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adjective

Of or relating to Alexander Grothendieck (1928–2014), German-born French mathematician who was instrumental in the creation of modern algebraic geometry.

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Meanings

adjectiveGrothendieckian (not comparable)
  1. not comparableOf or relating to Alexander Grothendieck (1928–2014), German-born French mathematician who was instrumental in the creation of modern algebraic geometry.

Origin

From Grothendieck + -ian.

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Translations

French grothendieckien
  • grothendieckienof or relating to Alexander Grothendieck
Polish grothendieckowski
  • grothendieckowskiof or relating to Alexander Grothendieck
Cite this entry
APA

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

MLA

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

Chicago

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

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