Ongian

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adjective

Of or relating to Walter J. Ong (1912–2003), American Jesuit priest, professor of English literature, cultural and religious historian and philosopher, who explored how the transition from orality to literacy influenced culture and changed human consciousness.

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Meanings

adjectiveOngian (comparative more Ongian, superlative most Ongian)

comparative more Ongian · superlative most Ongian

  1. Of or relating to Walter J. Ong (1912–2003), American Jesuit priest, professor of English literature, cultural and religious historian and philosopher, who explored how the transition from orality to literacy influenced culture and changed human consciousness.

Origin

From Ong + -ian.

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APA

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

MLA

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

Chicago

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

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