"Libetian" meaning in English

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Adjective

Forms: more Libetian [comparative], most Libetian [superlative]
Etymology: Libet + -ian Etymology templates: {{suffix|en|Libet|ian}} Libet + -ian Head templates: {{en-adj}} Libetian (comparative more Libetian, superlative most Libetian)
  1. Of or relating to Benjamin Libet (1916–2007), pioneering scientist in the field of human consciousness. Categories (topical): People
    Sense id: en-Libetian-en-adj-GiHQdKD0 Disambiguation of People: 65 35

Noun

Forms: Libetians [plural]
Etymology: Libet + -ian Etymology templates: {{suffix|en|Libet|ian}} Libet + -ian Head templates: {{en-noun}} Libetian (plural Libetians)
  1. A follower of Libet's ideas. Derived forms: Libetianism Related terms: incompatibilism
    Sense id: en-Libetian-en-noun-waay9oOU Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, English entries with language name categories using raw markup, English entries with topic categories using raw markup, English terms suffixed with -ian Disambiguation of English entries with incorrect language header: 40 60 Disambiguation of English entries with language name categories using raw markup: 26 74 Disambiguation of English entries with topic categories using raw markup: 22 78 Disambiguation of English terms suffixed with -ian: 20 80

Inflected forms

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