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Mengelian

adj · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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adj

Meaning 1

Reminiscent of the crimes of the Nazi physician Josef Mengele; marked by hideous cruelty and gross unethicality, especially in a medical or scientific context.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Examples

  • 2019, August 23. Ginger Fedak, "End the Capture, Torture & Forced Performances of Wild Young Fillies." In Defense of Animals. After their cruel capture and selection, the 12 wild young fillies are forced into a chute to endure a horrific "Mengelian" surgery.

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History

Etymology

From Mengele + -ian.