Crichtonian
/krʌɪˈtəʊnɪən/Frequently mildly depreciative
adjective
Resembling or characteristic of the admirable Crichton; excelling in all kinds of studies and pursuits; exceptionally or impossibly gifted.
Origin
Mid 19th century; earliest use found in The British Critic, quarterly theological review, and ecclesiastical record. From the name of James Crichton + -ian.
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- cryptozoön
- cryptozygous
- cry someone/thing up (or down)
- crystal
- crystal axis
- crystal ball
- crystal chemistry
- crystal class
- crystal clear
- crystal clock
- crystal-controlled
- crystal cutter
- crystal detector
- crystal diode
- crystal field
- crystal field theory
- crystal form
- crystal-gaze
- crystal gazer
- crystal-gazing
- crystal glass
- crystal globe