brownian

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US/ˈbɹaʊni.ən/

adjective

Of or relating to botanist Robert Brown (1773-1858), who investigated the movement of pollen suspended in water.

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Meanings

brownian1

adjectivebrownian (not comparable)
  1. not comparableAlternative letter-case form of Brownian.

Brownian2

adjectiveBrownian (comparative more Brownian, superlative most Brownian)

comparative more Brownian · superlative most Brownian · alternative brownian

  1. Of or relating to botanist Robert Brown (1773-1858), who investigated the movement of pollen suspended in water.
    1. natural sciencesPertaining to motion caused by the random vibration of molecules (Brownian motion).
  2. Of or relating to Capability Brown (Lancelot Brown, 1716?–1783), English landscape architect.

Origin

From Brown + -ian.

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APA

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

MLA

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

Chicago

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

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