Anselmian

adjective

An·​sel·​mi·​an

(ˈ)an¦selmēən

variants or Anselmic

-mik

: of or relating to the scholastic philosopher St. Anselm of Canterbury (1033-1109)

the Anselmian logic

Word History

Etymology

St. Anselm of Canterbury †1109 English scholastic philosopher + English -ian or -ic

First Known Use

1849, in the meaning defined above

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