Delsartian

/dɛlˈsɑːrʃən/ adjective

Definition

Another spelling variant meaning the same as Delsartean—relating to Delsarte's system of expressive body movement and physical training.

Etymology

Alternative adjectival form of 'Delsarte' using the suffix '-ian' instead of '-ean,' both serving the same grammatical purpose but representing different historical usage preferences.

Kelly Says

Language gets messy when systems become popular—Delsartian and Delsartean both existed because people were inventing English terms for a French system, and different schools ended up adopting different spellings.

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