Cartesian

/kɑrˈtiʒən/

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Other forms: Cartesians

Definitions of Cartesian

adjective
of or relating to Rene Descartes or his works

“Cartesian linguistics”
noun
a follower of Cartesian thought

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follower
a person who accepts the leadership of another

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