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Pythagorean \Pyth`a*go"re*an\,
[L. Pythagoreus, Gr. ?.] Of or pertaining to Pythagoras (a Greek philosopher, born about 582
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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.
Usage examples of "pythagorean proposition".
In the ensuing hour the Captain and the Navigator heard Libby: one, deduce the Pythagorean proposition.
And in any case, sir,' - to Mr Martin - 'the question hardly arises, for as you remarked yourself, you found the Pythagorean proposition impossible to be understood.