English Explanatory Dictionary

Clementsian

English dictionary entry

Meanings

adj
  1. Of or relating to Frederic Clements (1874-1945), American plant ecologist and pioneer in the study of vegetation succession.
  2. Adhering to an ecological model that emphasizes an orderly progression of species as an ecosystem matures.
noun
  1. One who follows the ideology of Frederic Clements.

Word forms

Clementsian more Clementsian most Clementsian Clementsians

Etymology

From Clements + -ian.

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