Baconian


Ba·co·ni·an

B0017900 (bā-kō′nē-ən)adj. Of, relating to, or characteristic of the works or thought of the philosopher Francis Bacon.n.1. A follower of the doctrines of Francis Bacon.2. One who believes in the Baconian theory.

Baconian

(beɪˈkəʊnɪən) adj (Philosophy) of or relating to Francis Bacon, the philosopher, or to his inductive method of reasoningn1. (Philosophy) a follower of Bacon's philosophy2. (Literary & Literary Critical Movements) someone who believes that plays attributed to Shakespeare were written by Bacon

Ba•co•ni•an

(beɪˈkoʊ ni ən)

adj. 1. pertaining to the philosopher Francis Bacon or his doctrines. 2. designating the theory that attributes the authorship of Shakespeare's works to Francis Bacon. n. 3. an adherent of Baconian philosophy or the Baconian theory. [1805–15]
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