Humian
Humian is the alternative form of Humean.
Meaning of Humean
Adjective
Humean (not comparable)
- Of or pertaining to the philosophy of David Hume (1711–1776).
- § Treatiſe of Human Nature, L. 467. In the P. S. to this letter, a view will be given of the Humian ſyſtem, taken exactly as it appeared to its author at ſix o’clock in the evening.1777, Robert Dick [ed.], The North-British Intelligencer, volume 5, “A Letter to Adam Smith, LL. D. on the Life, Death, and Philoſophy of his friend David Hume, Eſq.”, page 134, footnote §
Forms of Humian
| plural | Humians |
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Origin of Humian
From Hum(e) + -ian.
Questions about Humian
- What is Humian the alternative form of?
- Humian is the alternative form of Humean.
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