Whewellian

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/ˈhjuː(ə)li.ən//hjuːˈwɛli.ən/

adjective

Of or relating to William Whewell (1794–1866), English scientist, philosopher, and Anglican priest.

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Meanings

adjectiveWhewellian (comparative more Whewellian, superlative most Whewellian)

comparative more Whewellian · superlative most Whewellian

  1. Of or relating to William Whewell (1794–1866), English scientist, philosopher, and Anglican priest.

Origin

From Whewell + -ian.

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Cite this entry
APA

Whewellian. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 4, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/Whewellian

MLA

“Whewellian.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/Whewellian. Accessed November 4, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “Whewellian,” accessed November 4, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/Whewellian.

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