Etymology:
Meaning:
1. Adjectival form of the name "James": * Relating to or belonging to James or someone named James. * "Jamesian qualities" might refer to traits or characteristics associated with a specific person named James.
2. Relating to the philosophy or writing style of Henry James: * Henry James Sr. (1811-1882): American philosopher and theologian. * Henry James Jr. (1843-1916): American novelist, short-story writer, and literary critic. * "Jamesian prose" refers to the distinctive literary style of Henry James Jr., known for its complexity, nuance, and use of interior monologue.
3. Relating to the historical figure James I of England: * James VI of Scotland (1566-1625): King of Scotland from 1567 and King of England and Ireland from 1603. * "Jamesian era" might refer to the period of English history during his reign.
4. Relating to the "Jamesian" period in psychology: * William James (1842-1910): American philosopher and psychologist. * Jamesian psychology refers to the study of consciousness and its relation to behavior, emphasized by William James and other functionalist psychologists.
Origin:
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