Pythagoras

Pronunciation

• RP IPA: /paɪˈθæɡ.É™r.É™s/
• US IPA: /pɪˈθæɡ.É™r.É™s/ or

Origin

From Ancient Greek Πυθαγόρας (Puthagoras).

Full definition of Pythagoras

Proper noun

1. An Ancient Greek mathematician and philosopher
2. (mathematics, colloquial) Pythagoras' theorem.
3. of mostly historical use, and a transliteration from modern Greek.

Derived terms

• Pythagorean
• Pythagoras' theorem
• Pythagorean triple