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edgeworthian

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 0.00 in modern English

Syllables
edge-wor-thi-an
IPA
20
Scrabble Score
12
Letters
4
Syllables
11
Unique Chars

Meaning

adj

Of or relating to Maria Edgeworth (1768–1849), Irish writer of adults' and children's literature.

Etymology

From Edgeworth + -ian.

Word Breakdown

Inflected Forms

more Edgeworthian (comparative) most Edgeworthian (superlative)

Questions

What does edgeworthian mean?
Of or relating to Maria Edgeworth (1768–1849), Irish writer of adults' and children's literature.
Where does edgeworthian come from?
From Edgeworth + -ian.

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