I. (ˈ)men|dēlēən, -lyən adjective
Usage: usually capitalized
Etymology: Gregor J. Mendel died 1884 Austrian botanist + English -ian
: of or relating to Mendel : of, relating to, or in accordance with Mendel's laws
II. noun
( -s )
Usage: usually capitalized
: an advocate or exponent of Mendelism