Heinleinian

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adjective

Of or pertaining to Robert A. Heinlein (1907–1988), American science fiction writer, or to his works; characteristic of the writing of Robert A. Heinlein.

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Meanings

adjectiveHeinleinian (comparative more Heinleinian, superlative most Heinleinian)

comparative more Heinleinian · superlative most Heinleinian

  1. Of or pertaining to Robert A. Heinlein (1907–1988), American science fiction writer, or to his works; characteristic of the writing of Robert A. Heinlein.

Origin

From Heinlein + -ian.

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APA

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

MLA

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

Chicago

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

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