daltonian

Dal·to·ni·an

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [dawl-toh-nee-uh n]
- /dɔlˈtoʊ ni ən/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [dawl-toh-nee-uh n]
- /dɔlˈtoʊ ni ən/

Definitions of daltonian word

adjective daltonian relating to John Dalton or his atomic theory 3
noun daltonian a person affected by daltonism or colour-blindness 3
adjective daltonian of John Dalton or his atomic theory. 1
adjective daltonian of or relating to daltonism. 1
adjective daltonian Of or pertaining to John Dalton (1766-1844), English chemist, physicist, and pioneer of modern atomic theory who also researched colour blindness. 0

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Origin of daltonian

First appearance:

before 1805

One of the 41% newest English words

1805-15; J. Dalton + -ian

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daltonian popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 54% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

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