"Dickian" meaning in English

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Adjective

Forms: more Dickian [comparative], most Dickian [superlative]
Etymology: From Dick + -ian. Etymology templates: {{suffix|en|Dick|ian}} Dick + -ian Head templates: {{en-adj}} Dickian (comparative more Dickian, superlative most Dickian)
  1. Of, pertaining to or resembling the works of author Philip K. Dick or the themes expressed therein. Synonyms: Phildickian
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