Hempelian

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adjective

Of or relating to Carl Gustav Hempel (1905–1997), philosopher of science and a major figure in 20th-century logical empiricism.

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Meanings

adjectiveHempelian (comparative more Hempelian, superlative most Hempelian)

comparative more Hempelian · superlative most Hempelian

  1. Of or relating to Carl Gustav Hempel (1905–1997), philosopher of science and a major figure in 20th-century logical empiricism.

Origin

From Hempel + -ian.

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Rhymes & wordplay

Anagrams

hemipenal
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APA

Hempelian. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 4, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/Hempelian

MLA

“Hempelian.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/Hempelian. Accessed November 4, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “Hempelian,” accessed November 4, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/Hempelian.

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