👉 Erasmian is a term used in linguistics, specifically in the field of Semantics. It refers to an uncompleted or unfinished work or proposition that has yet to be completed or presented. In other words, it is a placeholder or incomplete statement that represents the essence or basis of something else. For example, if you were discussing a book that hasn't been finished, "Erasmian" could refer to the first chapter or section of the book as a placeholder for the complete work.