Comtian
Comtian adjective: of or pertaining to Auguste Comte (1798–1857), French philosopher and founder of sociology and positivism.
Adjective
Comtian (comparative more Comtian, superlative most Comtian)
- Of or pertaining to Auguste Comte (1798–1857), French philosopher and founder of sociology and positivism.
Noun
Comtian (plural Comtians)
- A supporter or follower of Auguste Comte's ideas; a Comtist.
Forms of Comtian
| Adjective | |
|---|---|
| comparative | more Comtian |
| superlative | most Comtian |
| alternative form | Comtean |
| Noun | |
| plural | Comtians |
Origin of Comtian
From Comte + -ian.
Questions about Comtian
- What does Comtian mean?
- Comtian means of or pertaining to Auguste Comte (1798–1857), French philosopher and founder of sociology and positivism.
- What part of speech is Comtian?
- Comtian can be an adjective or a noun.
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