Actonian

English

Pronunciation

• (Received Pronunciation) IPA^(key): /ækˈtəʊ.ni.ən/
• (General American) IPA^(key): /ækˈtoʊ.ni.ən/
• Rhymes: -əʊniən

Etymology 1

From Acton +‎ -ian, after Samuel Acton (c.1773–1837).

Adjective

Actonian (not comparable)

1. Of or relating to the architect Samuel Acton; applied to a septennial prize awarded by the Royal Institution.

Etymology 2

From Acton +‎ -ian, after Acton Scott (in UK).

Proper noun

the Actonian

1. (geology) A stratigraphic age, a subdivision of the Middle Ordivician, from 454 Ma to 453 Ma.

Anagrams

• Catonian