Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
pythagorean
Adjective
/ˌpɪθəˈɡɔːriən/
Definition
Relating to the ancient Greek mathematician Pythagoras or his principles, especially in relation to the Pythagorean theorem.
Examples
- The Pythagorean theorem states that in a right triangle, the square of the hypotenuse is equal to the sum of the squares of the other two sides.
- Many Pythagorean concepts influenced modern math and philosophy.
- He discovered several Pythagorean triples that are still studied today.
Meaning
The term often refers to ideas associated with Pythagoras, particularly in the context of mathematics and geometry.
Synonyms
- Geometrical
- Mathematical
- Quadratic
