Hackingian

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adjective

Of or relating to Ian Hacking (1936–2023), Canadian philosopher specializing in the philosophy of science.

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Meanings

adjectiveHackingian (comparative more Hackingian, superlative most Hackingian)

comparative more Hackingian · superlative most Hackingian

  1. Of or relating to Ian Hacking (1936–2023), Canadian philosopher specializing in the philosophy of science.

Origin

From Hacking + -ian.

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APA

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

MLA

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

Chicago

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

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