Halleyan

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adjective

Of or relating to Edmond Halley (1656–1742), English astronomer, mathematician, meteorologist, and physicist, best known for discovering Halley's Comet.

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Meanings

adjectiveHalleyan (not comparable)
  1. not comparableOf or relating to Edmond Halley (1656–1742), English astronomer, mathematician, meteorologist, and physicist, best known for discovering Halley's Comet.

Origin

From Halley + -an.

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APA

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

MLA

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

Chicago

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

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