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Actonian
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English
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Ordovician
Pronunciation
en /ækˈtəʊ.ni.ən/ RP
en /ækˈtoʊ.ni.ən/ GA
en əʊniən 4
Etymology 1
From en Acton ian, after Samuel Acton (c.1773–1837).
Adjective
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Of or relating to the architect Samuel Acton; applied to a septennial prize awarded by the Royal Institution.
Etymology 2
From en Acton ian, after Acton Scott (in UK).
Proper noun
1
en geology A stratigraphic age, a subdivision of the Middle Ordivician, from 454 Ma to 453 Ma.
Anagrams
en aacinnot Catonian
en eponyms