Cartesian

(kär tē′z̸hən)

adjective

of Descartes or his philosophical or mathematical ideas

Origin: after Cartesius, L form of René Descartes

noun

a follower of Descartes' ideas or methods

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See Cartesian in American Heritage Dictionary 4

adjective

Of or relating to the philosophy or methods of Descartes.

Origin:

Origin: French cartésien (from René Descartes)

Origin: and New Latin Cartesiānus (from Cartesius, Latin form of Descartes)

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