Thorndikean

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adjective

Of or relating to Edward Thorndike (1874–1949), American psychologist.

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Meanings

adjectiveThorndikean (comparative more Thorndikean, superlative most Thorndikean)

comparative more Thorndikean · superlative most Thorndikean

  1. Of or relating to Edward Thorndike (1874–1949), American psychologist.

Origin

From Thorndike + -an.

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Cite this entry
APA

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

MLA

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

Chicago

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

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