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car·te·sian I. \(ˈ)kär|tēzhən, -ȧ|t-\ adjective Usage: usually capitalized Etymology: New Latin cartesianus, from Cartesius (René Descartes) died 1650 French scientist and philosopher + -anus -an : of or relating to Descartes, his writings, theories, or methods — see cartesianism II. noun (-s) Usage: usually capitalized : a follower of Descartes : an adherent of Cartesian philosophy |