Weismannian

1 of 2

adjective

Weis·​man·​ni·​an

vīˈsmänēən,

wīˈsman-

: of or relating to the theories or teachings of Weismann

Weismannian

2 of 2

noun

"

plural -s

: an adherent of Weismann

Word History

Etymology

Adjective

August Weismann †1914 German biologist + English -an, adjective suffix

Noun

August Weismann + English -an, noun suffix

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