Brownian en · ADJ
Pronunciation
- /ˈbɹaʊni.ən/ (General-American)
Etymology
Etymology tree English Brown Proto-Indo-European *-(i)yós Proto-Italic *-ijos Proto-Italic *-ios Old Latin -ios Latin -ius Proto-Indo-European *-nós Proto-Italic *-nos Proto-Italic *-ānos Latin -ānus Latin -iānusbor. English -ian English Brownian From Brown + -ian.
Meanings
- Of or relating to botanist Robert Brown (1773-1858), who investigated the movement of pollen suspended in water.
- Of or relating to botanist Robert Brown (1773-1858), who investigated the movement of pollen suspended in water. ▸ Pertaining to motion caused by the random vibration of molecules (Brownian motion).
- Of or relating to Capability Brown (Lancelot Brown, 1716?–1783), English landscape architect.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| more Brownian | Degree=Cmp | lexicographic | |
| most Brownian | Degree=Sup | lexicographic | |
| brownian | alternative | lexicographic |
Deriveds
Brownian ratchet · Brownian movement · Brownian motor · Brownian motion