huxleian

Hux·lei·an

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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [huhks-lee-uh n, huhks-lee-uh n]
- /ˈhʌks li ən, hʌksˈli ən/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [huhks-lee-uh n, huhks-lee-uh n]
- /ˈhʌks li ən, hʌksˈli ən/

Definitions of huxleian word

adjective huxleian of, relating to, or characteristic or suggestive of Aldous Huxley or his writings. 1
adjective huxleian of or relating to Thomas Henry Huxley, his biological work, or his writings. 1

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Origin of huxleian

First appearance:

before 1885

One of the 21% newest English words

First recorded in 1885-90; Huxley + -an

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Parts of speech for Huxleian

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

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preposition

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huxleian popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 46% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 56% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.