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Cartesian
[ kahr-tee-zhuhn ]
adjective
- of or relating to Descartes, his mathematical methods, or his philosophy, especially with regard to its emphasis on logical analysis and its mechanistic interpretation of physical nature.
noun
- a follower of Cartesian thought.
Cartesian
/ kɑːˈtiːzɪən; -ʒjən /
adjective
- of or relating to the works of René Descartes
- of, relating to, or used in Descartes' mathematical system
Cartesian coordinates
- of, relating to, or derived from Descartes' philosophy, esp his contentions that personal identity consists in the continued existence of a unique mind and that the mind and body are connected causally See also dualism
noun
- a follower of the teachings and methods of Descartes
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Derived Forms
- Carˈtesianˌism, noun
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Other Words From
- Cartesian·ism noun
- post-Car·tesian adjective
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Word History and Origins
Origin of Cartesian1
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