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Webster 1913 Edition
Pythagorean
Pythˊa-go′re-an
,Adj.
[L.
Pythagoreus
, Gr. [GREEK].] Of or pertaining to Pythagoras (a Greek philosopher, born about 582
b. c.
), or his philosophy. The central thought of the
Pythagorean
philosophy is the idea of number, the recognition of the numerical and mathematical relations of things. Encyc. Brit.
Pythagorean proposition
(Geom.)
, the theorem that the square described upon the hypothenuse of a plane right-angled triangle is equal to the sum of the squares described upon the other two sides.
– Pythagorean system
(Astron.)
, the commonly received system of astronomy, first taught by Pythagoras, and afterward revived by Copernicus, whence it is also called the
– Copernican system
. Pythagorean letter
. See
Y.
Pythˊa-go′re-an
,Noun.
A follower of Pythagoras; one of the school of philosophers founded by Pythagoras.
Webster 1828 Edition
Pythagorean
PYTHAGOREAN
, PYTHAGORIC, PYTHAGORICAL,Adj.
Definition 2024
Pythagorean
Pythagorean
English
Alternative forms
- (common misspelling) Pythagorian
Noun
Pythagorean (plural Pythagoreans)
- A follower of Pythagoras; someone who believes in or advocates Pythagoreanism. [from 16th c.]
Translations
follower of Pythagoras
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Adjective
Pythagorean (comparative more Pythagorean, superlative most Pythagorean)
- Pertaining to Pythagoras or his philosophy. [from 16th c.]
- Following the lifestyle advocated by the Pythagoreans; specifically, vegetarian. [from 17th c.]
Derived terms
terms derived from Pythagorean
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Translations
of or relating to Pythagoras or his philosophy
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