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Maimonidean

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Relating to the ideas or writings of the Jewish thinker Maimonides from the Middle Ages

adjective
/maɪˌmɒnɪˈdiːən/

Formal

: maimonideano

The Maimonidean philosophy emphasizes rational thought.

Examples

Her research focuses on Maimonidean interpretations of Jewish law.
Many scholars debate the influence of Maimonidean thought on later philosophers.
The rabbi gave a Maimonidean analysis of the ethical dilemma in his lecture.
Many scholars study Maimonidean texts for insights.
The rabbi gave a Maimonidean analysis of the ethical dilemma in his lecture.
Her research focuses on Maimonidean interpretations of Jewish law.
Many scholars debate the influence of Maimonidean thought on later philosophers.

Surface Forms

Maimonidean positive

Morphology

Maimonidean = Maimonides (transparent) = Maimonides + ean

Standard adjectival formation from the proper name Maimonides meaning 'relating to Maimonides'; the relation is directly derivable if the learner recognises the name.

Etymology

Maimonidean comes from the name Maimonides, a medieval Jewish thinker called Moses ben Maimon. It means 'of or about Maimonides' and is used for ideas, writings, or philosophy that follow his thought, much like Newtonian means 'of Newton'.