Bradleian

adjective

Brad·le·ian

ˈbradlēən

variants or less commonly Bradleyan

: of or relating to Bradley or his objective idealism

Word History

Etymology

Francis H. Bradley †1924 British philosopher + English -an

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“Bradley.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Bradley. Accessed 18 Jun. 2026.

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Biographical Definition

Bradley 1 of 2

biographical name (1)

Brad·ley ˈbrad-lē

Francis Herbert 1846–1924 English philosopher

Bradleian adjective

or less commonly Bradleyan

ˈbrad-lē-ən

brad-ˈlē-

Bradley

2 of 2

biographical name (2)

Omar Nelson 1893–1981 American general

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