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Lon·​ginian | \ länˈjinēən \

Definition of Longinian

: of or characteristic of Longinus the perennial dialectic between Horatian technique and Longinian inspiration— Harry Levin

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History and Etymology for Longinian

Dionysius Cassius Longinus, 3d century a.d. Greek philosopher and rhetorician + English -ian

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“Longinian.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Longinian. Accessed 28 Jun. 2022.

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