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Baconian method

Baconian method proper noun: an investigative method based on inductive reasoning, developed by Francis Bacon; a precursor to the modern scientific method.

Proper noun

the Baconian method

  1. (historical) An investigative method based on inductive reasoning, developed by Francis Bacon; a precursor to the modern scientific method.

Questions about Baconian method

What does Baconian method mean?
Baconian method means an investigative method based on inductive reasoning, developed by Francis Bacon; a precursor to the modern scientific method.
What part of speech is Baconian method?
Baconian method is a proper noun.

Words near Baconian method in the dictionary

  1. baconers
  2. Bacong
  3. Baconian
  4. Baconian cipher
  5. Baconian induction
  6. Baconian method
  7. Baconianism
  8. Baconians
  9. Baconic
  10. baconise
  11. baconised

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