Viconian

adjective

Vi·​co·​ni·​an

vēˈkōnēən

: of, relating to, or typical of the philosopher Vico or his cyclical theory of history

Word History

Etymology

from Giovanni Vico †1744 Italian philosopher + connective -n- + English -ian

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