Ba|co|ni|an

Ba|co|ni|an «bay KOH nee uhn», adjective, noun.

–adj.

1. of Francis Bacon (1561-1626), his written works, or his doctrines. The Baconian method was a method of scientific study by proceeding from particular instances to general principles.

2. of the Baconian theory.

–n.

1. a follower of Francis Bacon's doctrines.

2. a supporter of the Baconian theory.