Barksian
Syllables: Barks·ianUK/ˈbɑːksɪ.ən/US/ˈbɑɹksi.ən/
Barksian adjective: of or pertaining to Carl Barks (1901–2000), American cartoonist and author, or his works.
Adjective
Barksian (comparative more Barksian, superlative most Barksian)
- Of or pertaining to Carl Barks (1901–2000), American cartoonist and author, or his works.
- In Barksian comics, much movement occurs. A movement from A to B constitutes an accomplishment involving the five phases illustrated above. […]2013, Nancy Pedri, Laurence Petit, “Window of Attention and Aspectual Profile: General Rules”, in Picturing the Language of Images, Cambridge Scholars Publishing, published 2014, →ISBN
- Barksian swashduckery and Kellyesque marsupial mayhem certainly deserve their worldwide recognition, but neither the Great Duck Man nor the Precocious “Poplorist” of Pogo can compare to George Carlson's vast, eclectic legacy of games, gags, and good-spirited amusements.2014, George Carlson, Perfect Nonsense: The Chaotic Comics of Goofy Games of George Carlson, Fantagraphics Books, →ISBN, Introduction, page 8
Forms of Barksian
| comparative | more Barksian |
|---|---|
| superlative | most Barksian |
Origin of Barksian
From Barks + -ian.
Questions about Barksian
- What does Barksian mean?
- Barksian means of or pertaining to Carl Barks (1901–2000), American cartoonist and author, or his works.
- What part of speech is Barksian?
- Barksian is an adjective.
- How do you pronounce Barksian?
- Barksian is pronounced /ˈbɑːksɪ.ən/ (UK).
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