Cartesian

Car·te·sian

 (kär-tē′zhən)

adj.

Of or relating to the philosophy or methods of Descartes.

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[French cartésien (from René Descartes) and New Latin Cartesiānus (from Cartesius, Latin form of Descartes).]

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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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Thesaurus

Noun	1.	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

cartesiano

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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