Haeckelian

1 of 2

adjective

Haeck·​e·​li·​an

(ˈ)he¦kēlēən

: relating to Haeckel or his theories compare recapitulation theory

Haeckelian

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noun

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plural -s

: a believer in Haeckel's theories

Word History

Etymology

Adjective

Ernst H. Haeckel †1919, German biologist + English -ian

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