linnaean

/lɪˈnɪːniən/

Definitions

1. adjective

relating to or characteristic of Carolus Linnaeus or his system of classification.

“The linnaean system of taxonomy has been widely adopted in modern biology.”

2. noun

a student of Linnaeus or one who classifies plants according to the Linnaean system.

“He was a young linnaean who had a deep understanding of plant classification.”

Synonyms

  • botanical
  • taxonomic

Antonyms

  • unclassified
  • unsystematic