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Cartesian

[ kahr-tee-zhuhn ]

adjective

  1. 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

  1. a follower of Cartesian thought.

Cartesian

/ kɑːˈtiːzɪən; -ʒjən /

adjective

  1. of or relating to the works of René Descartes
  2. of, relating to, or used in Descartes' mathematical system

    Cartesian coordinates

  3. 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

  1. a follower of the teachings and methods of Descartes

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Derived Forms

  • Carˈtesianˌism, noun

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Other Words From

  • Cartesian·ism noun
  • post-Car·tesian adjective

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Word History and Origins

Origin of Cartesian1

1650–60; < New Latin Cartesiānus, equivalent to Cartesi ( us ) (Latinization of Descartes ) + -ānus -an

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