Hennigian

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adjective

Of or relating to Emil Hans Willi Hennig (1913–1976), German biologist who is considered the founder of phylogenetic systematics.

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Meanings

adjectiveHennigian (not comparable)
  1. not comparableOf or relating to Emil Hans Willi Hennig (1913–1976), German biologist who is considered the founder of phylogenetic systematics.

Origin

From Hennig + -ian.

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APA

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

MLA

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

Chicago

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

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