Baconian

== English == === Etymology === From Bacon +‎ -ian. === Pronunciation === IPA(key): /bəˈkəʊn.ɪən/ Rhymes: -əʊniən === Adjective === Baconian (comparative more Baconian, superlative most Baconian) (philosophy) Of or pertaining to Francis Bacon (1561-1626), English statesman and polymath, or his writings. Of or relating to Nathaniel Bacon (Virginia colonist) (1647–1676), who instigated Bacon's Rebellion. ==== Derived terms ==== Baconianism Baconian cipher Baconian induction Baconian method ==== Translations ==== === Noun === Baconian (plural Baconians) One who adheres to the philosophy of Francis Bacon. One who believes that Francis Bacon wrote the plays attributed to William Shakespeare. ==== Synonyms ==== (believer in Bacon as the author of Shakespeare plays): Bacon-Shakespearean ==== Translations ====