"Fodorian" meaning in English

See Fodorian in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Adjective

Forms: more Fodorian [comparative], most Fodorian [superlative]
Etymology: From Fodor + -ian. Etymology templates: {{suffix|en|Fodor|ian}} Fodor + -ian Head templates: {{en-adj}} Fodorian (comparative more Fodorian, superlative most Fodorian)
  1. Of or relating to Jerry Fodor, American philosopher and cognitive scientist.
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