- Baconian⇄adj. 1. of Francis Bacon (1561-1626), his written works, or his doctrines. The Baconian method was a method of scientific study by proceeding from particular instances to general principles.
2. of the Baconian theory. - Baconian⇄Baconian, adjective, noun.
- Baconian⇄noun 1. a follower of Francis Bacon's doctrines.
2. a supporter of the Baconian theory.