Diodorean

adjective

Di·​o·​do·​re·​an

¦dīə¦dōrēən,

-dȯr-

: of or relating to the Megarian philosopher Diodorus Cronus or his contributions to modal logic

Word History

Etymology

Diodorus Cronus, 4th century b.c. Greek philosopher (Megarian school) + English -ean

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