Hessean

H4E1S1S1E1A1N1

adjective

Of or relating to Hermann Hesse (1877–1962), German-born Swiss poet, novelist, and painter.

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Meanings

adjectiveHessean (comparative more Hessean, superlative most Hessean)

comparative more Hessean · superlative most Hessean

  1. alternativerareAlternative spelling of Hessian.
  2. Of or relating to Hermann Hesse (1877–1962), German-born Swiss poet, novelist, and painter.

Origin

From Hesse + -an.

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Cite this entry
APA

Hessean. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 2, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/Hessean

MLA

“Hessean.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/Hessean. Accessed November 2, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “Hessean,” accessed November 2, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/Hessean.

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