Steinerian
|staɪ-nɪə-ri-ən|
/staɪˈnɪəriən/
of or relating to Steiner
Etymology
'Steinerian' originates from English, specifically formed from the surname 'Steiner' (a German family name ultimately from German 'Stein' meaning 'stone') with the adjectival/person-denoting suffix '-ian'.
'Steinerian' was created in modern English by adding the suffix '-ian' to the surname 'Steiner' to form an adjective or noun meaning 'of or relating to Steiner' (parallel to formations like 'Newtonian').
Initially, the formation simply meant 'of or relating to Steiner' (i.e., pertaining to the person named Steiner), and it continues to carry that meaning, applied to different notable individuals named Steiner (e.g., Rudolf Steiner, Jakob Steiner).
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a follower, adherent, or advocate of Rudolf Steiner or of Steiner's ideas.
As a devoted Steinerian, he teaches at a Waldorf school.
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Adjective 1
relating to or characteristic of the ideas, teachings, or institutions associated with Rudolf Steiner (for example, Steinerian education or Steinerian philosophy).
Her teaching follows Steinerian principles.
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Adjective 2
relating to the work or concepts of Jakob Steiner, especially in geometry (e.g., Steinerian constructions or Steinerian curves).
The paper studies a particular Steinerian curve and its properties.
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Last updated: 2025/10/13 14:30