Amer'ican, relating to America: from "Amerigo (Latin, Americus) Vespucci"—contemporary of Columbus.
A'rian, relating to Arius: a theologian of the 4th century who denied the divinity of Christ.
Aristote'lian, relating to the deductive method of reasoning set forth by Aristotle: a Greek philosopher of the 4th century B.C.
Armin'ian, relating to Arminius: a Dutch theologian of the 16th century, who opposed the doctrines of Calvin.
Baco'nian, relating to the inductive method of reasoning set forth by Bacon: an English philosopher of the 17th century.
Carte'sian, relating to the philosophy of Descartes: a French philosopher of the 17th century.
ce'real, relating to grain: from "Ceres"—the Roman goddess of corn and tillage.
Coper'nican, relating to Copernicus: a German philosopher of the 16th century, who taught the theory of the solar system now received, and called the Copernican system.
Eliz'abethan, relating to the times of Queen Elizabeth of England: (1558-1603).
Eo'lian, relating to the wind: from "Æolus"—the god of the winds in classic mythology.