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Atkinsonian

UK/ˌæt.kɪnˈsəʊ.ni.ən/US/ˌæt.kɪnˈsoʊ.ni.ən/

Atkinsonian adjective: of or relating to John William Atkinson (1923–2003), American psychologist who pioneered the scientific study of human motivation, achievement, and behavior.

Adjective

Atkinsonian (comparative more Atkinsonian, superlative most Atkinsonian)

  1. Of or relating to John William Atkinson (1923–2003), American psychologist who pioneered the scientific study of human motivation, achievement, and behavior.

Forms of Atkinsonian

comparativemore Atkinsonian
superlativemost Atkinsonian

Origin of Atkinsonian

From Atkinson + -ian.

Words that rhyme with Atkinsonian

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Questions about Atkinsonian

What does Atkinsonian mean?
Atkinsonian means of or relating to John William Atkinson (1923–2003), American psychologist who pioneered the scientific study of human motivation, achievement, and behavior.
What part of speech is Atkinsonian?
Atkinsonian is an adjective.
How do you pronounce Atkinsonian?
Atkinsonian is pronounced /ˌæt.kɪnˈsəʊ.ni.ən/ (UK).

Words near Atkinsonian in the dictionary

  1. Atkins Diets
  2. Atkins Nutritional Approach
  3. Atkinses
  4. Atkinson
  5. Atkinson County
  6. Atkinsonian
  7. Atkison
  8. Atkisons
  9. Atkisson
  10. Atkissons
  11. ATKT

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