Lachmannian

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adjective

Of or relating to Karl Lachmann (1793–1851), German philologist and critic, noted for his foundational contributions to the field of textual criticism.

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Meanings

adjectiveLachmannian (comparative more Lachmannian, superlative most Lachmannian)

comparative more Lachmannian · superlative most Lachmannian

  1. Of or relating to Karl Lachmann (1793–1851), German philologist and critic, noted for his foundational contributions to the field of textual criticism.

Origin

From Lachmann + -ian.

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APA

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

MLA

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

Chicago

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

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