English Explanatory Dictionary

Baconian

English dictionary entry

Meanings

adj
  1. Of or pertaining to Francis Bacon (1561-1626), English statesman and polymath, or his writings.
  2. Of or relating to Nathaniel Bacon (Virginia colonist) (1647–1676), who instigated Bacon's Rebellion.
noun
  1. One who adheres to the philosophy of Francis Bacon.
  2. One who believes that Francis Bacon wrote the plays attributed to William Shakespeare.

Pronunciation

/bəˈkəʊn.ɪən/

Word forms

Baconian more Baconian most Baconian Baconians

Etymology

From Bacon + -ian.

Synonyms

Bacon-Shakespearean

Derived words

Baconianism Baconian cipher Baconian induction Baconian method
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