Libetian

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adjective

Of or relating to Benjamin Libet (1916–2007), pioneering scientist in the field of human consciousness.

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Meanings

adjectiveLibetian (comparative more Libetian, superlative most Libetian)

comparative more Libetian · superlative most Libetian

  1. Of or relating to Benjamin Libet (1916–2007), pioneering scientist in the field of human consciousness.

    The jury is still out, because the Libetian literature remains almost entirely about spontaneous decisions regarding some fairly simple things.

    2023, Robert M. Sapolsky, Determined: A Science of Life Without Free Will, New York: Penguin, →ISBN
nounLibetian (plural Libetians)

plural Libetians

  1. A follower of Libet's ideas.

    For Libetians, these studies show that our brains decide to carry out behavior before we think that we've freely and consciously done so.

    2023, Robert M. Sapolsky, Determined: A Science of Life Without Free Will, New York: Penguin, →ISBN

Origin

From Libet + -ian.

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APA

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

MLA

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

Chicago

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

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