Humean

1 of 2

adjective

Hum·​ean

variants or Humian

ˈhyümēən 

: of, like, or relating to the philosophical system or methods of the philosopher Hume especially his philosophical skepticism

Humean

2 of 2

noun

variants or Humian

"

plural -s

: a follower of the philosophy of Hume

Word History

Etymology

Adjective

David Hume †1776 Scottish philosopher + English -an or -ian

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Rhymes for Humean

• agin
• alkene
• allene
• ameen
• amin
• amine
• arene
• athene
• baleen
• beeline
• benzene
• between