Theophrastian

adjective

The·​o·​phras·​tian

¦thēə¦fras(h)chən

1

: of or relating to the philosopher Theophrastus or his writings on natural philosophy

2

: treated in the manner of Theophrastus in his sketches of character types

Theophrastian characters

Word History

Etymology

Theophrastus †about 287 b.c. Greek philosopher and scientist + English -ian

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