Pythagorean

Pronunciation

• UK IPA: /pʌɪθaɡəˈɹiːən/

Alternative forms

• common misspelling Pythagorian

Origin

From Latin Pȳthagorēus ("pertaining to Pythagoras") + -an. Compare Pythagoric.

Full definition of Pythagorean

Noun

1. A follower of Pythagoras; someone who believes in or advocates Pythagoreanism. from 16th c.

Adjective

1. Pertaining to Pythagoras or his philosophy. from 16th c.
2. Following the lifestyle advocated by the Pythagoreans; specifically, vegetarian. from 17th c.

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