huygenian

/ˌhʌɪˈɡiːnɪən/

Definitions

1. noun

relating to Christiaan Huygens or his work, especially in astronomy or optics

“The huygenian telescope design was influential in the history of astronomy.”

2. adjective

relating to Christiaan Huygens or his work, especially in astronomy or optics

“Huygenian principles were crucial in the development of modern telescopes.”

Synonyms

  • christiaanhuygens
  • huygens

Antonyms

  • galilean
  • newtonian