Hutchesonian

adjective

Hutch·​e·​so·​ni·​an

¦həchə¦sōnēən

: of or relating to the theories of the Scottish philosopher Francis Hutcheson

Word History

Etymology

Francis Hutcheson †1746 Scottish philosopher + English -ian

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