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jamesian

James·i·an
J j

Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [jeym-zee-uh n]
    • /ˈdʒeɪm zi ən/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [jeym-zee-uh n]
    • /ˈdʒeɪm zi ən/

Definitions of jamesian word

  • adjective jamesian of, relating to, or characteristic of the novelist Henry James or his writings. 1
  • adjective jamesian of, relating to, or characteristic of William James or his philosophy. 1
  • noun jamesian a student or follower of Henry James or William James. 1
  • adjective jamesian relating to or characteristic of Henry James or his brother, William James 0
  • adjective jamesian of or characteristic of Henry James or of his brother William 0

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Origin of jamesian

First appearance:

before 1870
One of the 26% newest English words
First recorded in 1870-75; James + -ian

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Parts of speech for Jamesian

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

jamesian popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 75% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.

jamesian usage trend in Literature

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