Meaning of the word Cartesian in English
What does Cartesian mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
Cartesian
US /kɑːrˈti.ʒən/
UK /kɑːˈti.zi.ən/
Adjective
1.
relating to the French philosopher René Descartes or his ideas.
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Cartesian philosophy emphasizes the distinction between mind and matter.
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He applied a rigorous Cartesian approach to his research.
2.
relating to a system of coordinates where the position of a point is determined by its distance from perpendicular lines, used in mathematics.
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The graph uses a Cartesian coordinate system.
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We plotted the points on a Cartesian plane.