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Pythagorean

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Py·​thag·​o·​re·​an | \ pə-ˌtha-gə-ˈrē-ən How to pronounce Pythagorean (audio) , (ˌ)pī- \

Definition of Pythagorean

 (Entry 1 of 2)

: any of a group professing to be followers of the Greek philosopher Pythagoras

Pythagorean

adjective

Definition of Pythagorean (Entry 2 of 2)

: of, relating to, or associated with the Greek philosopher Pythagoras, his philosophy, or the Pythagoreans

First Known Use of Pythagorean

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1531, in the meaning defined above

Adjective

1579, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of Pythagorean was in 1531

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“Pythagorean.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Pythagorean. Accessed 5 Dec. 2021.

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