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Definition of Cartesian adjective from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary

Cartesian

adjective
 
/kɑːˈtiːziən/
 
/kɑːrˈtiːʒən/
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  1. connected with the French philosopher Descartes and his ideas about philosophy and mathematics
    Word Originmid 17th cent.: from modern Latin Cartesianus, from Cartesius, Latinized form of the name of Descartes.
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