cartesian
61Cartesian coordinate — noun one of the coordinates in a system of coordinates that locates a point on a plane or in space by its distance from two lines or three planes respectively; the two lines or the intersections of the three planes are the coordinate axes •… …
62cartesian equation — noun Usage: usually capitalized C : an equation of a curve or surface in which the variables are the Cartesian coordinates of a point on the curve or surface …
63Cartesian coordinates — Math. a system of coordinates for locating a point on a plane (Cartesian plane) by its distance from each of two intersecting lines, or in space by its distance from each of three planes intersecting at a point. [1885 90] …
64Cartesian — adjective /kɑː(ɹ)ˈtiːz.i.ən/ a) Of, or pertaining to, , his mathematical methods, or his philosophy, especially with regard to its emphasis on logical analysis and its mechanistic interpretation of physical …
65cartesian — Relating to Cartesius, Latinized form of Descartes …
66Cartesian — Adjective derived from the Latin name of René Descartes : Renatus Cartesius …
67Cartesian — Car·te·si·an || kÉ‘Ë tiËzjÉ™n adj. of or pertaining to the teachings of Rene Descartes (French philosopher and mathematician) …
68cartesian — 1) sectarian 2) ascertain …
69Cartesian — [kα: ti:zɪən, ʒ(ə)n] adjective relating to the French philosopher René Descartes (1596–1650) and his ideas. noun a follower of Descartes. Derivatives Cartesianism noun Origin C17: from mod. L. Cartesianus, from Cartesius, Latinized form of the… …
70cartesian — car·te·sian …
