theophrastian

theophrastian
\\|thēə|fras(h)chən\ adjective
Usage: usually capitalized
Etymology: Theophrastus died ab 287 B.C. Greek philosopher and scientist + English -ian
1. : of or relating to the philosopher Theophrastus or his writings on natural philosophy
2. : treated in the manner of Theophrastus in his sketches of character types

Theophrastian characters


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  • theophrastian — the·o·phras·tian …   English syllables

  • Theophrastus — Theophrastian /thee euh fras cheuhn/, adj. /thee euh fras teuhs/, n. 372? 287 B.C., Greek philosopher. * * * ▪ Greek philosopher born c. 372 BC, , Eresus, Lesbos died c. 287       Greek Peripatetic philosopher and pupil of Aristotle. He studied… …   Universalium

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