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atkinsonian

/ˌæt.kɪnˈsoʊ.ni.ən/

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: 0.00 in modern English

Syllables
atkin-so-ni-an
IPA
/ˌæt.kɪnˈsoʊ.ni.ən/
15
Scrabble Score
11
Letters
4
Syllables
7
Unique Chars

Meaning

adj

Of or relating to John William Atkinson (1923–2003), American psychologist who pioneered the scientific study of human motivation, achievement, and behavior.

Etymology

From Atkinson + -ian.

Word Breakdown

Regional Pronunciation

  • American English: /ˌæt.kɪnˈsoʊ.ni.ən/
  • British English: /ˌæt.kɪnˈsəʊ.ni.ən/

Inflected Forms

more Atkinsonian (comparative) most Atkinsonian (superlative)

Rhymes With

non-newtonian sheldonian curonian lesvonian sotonian swindonian warringtonian manzonian frederictonian charlottetonian blytonian montegonian

Questions

How do you pronounce atkinsonian?
The recorded pronunciation is /ˌæt.kɪnˈsoʊ.ni.ən/.
What does atkinsonian mean?
Of or relating to John William Atkinson (1923–2003), American psychologist who pioneered the scientific study of human motivation, achievement, and behavior.
Where does atkinsonian come from?
From Atkinson + -ian.

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