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Car·te·sian

 (kär-tē′zhən)
adj.
Of or relating to the philosophy or methods of Descartes.
[French cartésien (from René Descartes) and New Latin Cartesiānus (from Cartesius, Latin form of Descartes).]
Car·te′sian·ism n.
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Cartesian

(kɑːˈtiːzɪən; -ʒjən)
adj
1. (Philosophy) of or relating to the works of René Descartes
2. (Mathematics) of, relating to, or used in Descartes' mathematical system: Cartesian coordinates.
3. (Philosophy) 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 dualism2
n
(Philosophy) a follower of the teachings and methods of Descartes
Carˈtesianˌism n
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Car•te•sian

(kɑrˈti ʒən)

adj.
1. pertaining to Descartes, his mathematical methods, or his philosophy.
n.
2. a follower of Cartesian thought.
[1650–60; < New Latin]
Carte′sian•ism, n.
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ThesaurusAntonymsRelated WordsSynonymsLegend:
Noun1.Cartesian - a follower of Cartesian thought
follower - a person who accepts the leadership of another
Adj.1.Cartesian - of or relating to Rene Descartes or his works; "Cartesian linguistics"
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Translations
karteesinen
cartesisch

Cartesian

[kɑːˈtiːzɪən]
A. ADJ → cartesiano
B. N → cartesiano/a m/f
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Cartesian

adj → kartesianisch, kartesisch
n → Kartesianer(in) m(f)
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Cartesian

[kɑːˈtiːzɪən] (Philosophy)
1. adj → cartesiano/a
2. n → seguace m/f di Cartesio
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