Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

Pythagoras

Proper Noun

/θɪˈɡɔːrəs/

Definition

Pythagoras was an ancient Greek philosopher and mathematician best known for his contributions to mathematics, particularly in geometry.

Examples

Pythagoras taught that numbers were the essence of all things.
The Pythagorean theorem can be used to calculate the distance between two points in a plane.
Many educational programs include the study of Pythagorean concepts in their curriculum.

Meaning

The name refers to the person who developed the Pythagorean theorem, a fundamental principle in mathematics that relates the lengths of the sides of a right triangle.