"Edisonian" meaning in English

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Adjective

Forms: more Edisonian [comparative], most Edisonian [superlative]
Etymology: From Edison + -ian. Etymology templates: {{suffix|en|Edison|ian}} Edison + -ian Head templates: {{en-adj}} Edisonian (comparative more Edisonian, superlative most Edisonian)
  1. Of or relating to the American inventor Thomas Edison.
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