Pythagorean

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noun

Py·thag·o·re·an pə-ˌtha-gə-ˈrē-ən

(ˌ)pī-

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

Pythagorean

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adjective

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

Word History

First Known Use

Noun

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 21 Mar. 2023.

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