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Alternative spellings
Shakespearian

Adjective
en-adj

1. Of or pertaining to, characteristic of, associated with, or suggestive of w:William Shakespeare|William Shakespeare (an English playwright), his works, or his authorship.

:The influence of Shakespearean works extends well into the modern era, even to such unlikely places as w|Star Trek. Indeed, w|Patrick Stewart is a famed Shakespearean actor. who has commented on the connection between the two on several occasions.

1. Derivative of Shakespeare's works or authorship.
2. Composed of Shakespearean sonnets.

Translations
Dutch: van Shakespeare, Shakespearein
French: shakespearien
German: von Shakespeare, Shakespearienisch
Japanese: ��������

See also
Shakespearean sonnet
Shakespeareanism

Category:Words from Shakespeare
Category:English eponyms

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