wolffian

1 of 2

adjective (1)

wolff·​ian
-ēən
often capitalized
: discovered or first described by Kaspar Friedrich Wolff

Wolffian

2 of 2

adjective (2)

Wolff·​ian
variants or less commonly Wolfian
-ēən
: of or relating to Christian Wolff or his rationalistic philosophy

Word History

Etymology

Adjective (1)

Kaspar Friedrich Wolff †1794 German anatomist and embryologist + English -an

Adjective (2)

Christian von Wolff (Wolf) †1754 German philosopher + English -an

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“Wolffian.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/wolffian. Accessed 5 Nov. 2024.

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