Definition
Definition of Cartesian - Reverso English Dictionary
Adjective
1.
mathematicsTECH. pertaining to coordinate systems with orthogonal axesTECH.
- Cartesian coordinates are used in graphing equations.
2.
philosophyTECH. related to Descartes' ideas or methodsTECH.
- The Cartesian approach emphasizes doubt and questioning.
Noun
1.
philosophyTECH. follower of Descartes' ideas and methodsTECH.
- A Cartesian believes in the power of reason.
2.
catTECH. the Chartreux catTECH.
- The Cartesian is known for its blue-grey fur.
Images of Cartesian
the Chartreux cat
Expressions with Cartesian
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coordinates of a point in a plane or space
The Cartesian coordinate of the point is (3, 4).
system using perpendicular lines to locate points
The Cartesian coordinate system helps in plotting graphs.
two-dimensional coordinate system defined by x and y axes
The Cartesian plane helps visualize functions like y = x^2.
set of all ordered pairs from two sets
The Cartesian product of A and B is A × B.
mathematical space defined by Cartesian coordinates
In Cartesian space, each point is represented by coordinates like (x, y, z).
Origin of Cartesian
Latin, Cartesius (Descartes)
Terms with Cartesian included in their meaning
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mathematics
one of four regions in the Cartesian plane
set theory
subset of the Cartesian product A×A
mathematics
space formed by Cartesian product of spaces
computer graphics
point in 3D space with Cartesian coordinates
axis
horizontal axis in a Cartesian coordinate system
databases
join returning a Cartesian product of tables
mathematics
order on Cartesian product based on first differing element
post-Cartesian theory
theory of mind and matter interaction by God
Examples of Cartesian in a sentence
Engineers often use Cartesian systems for design. Her Cartesian reasoning was evident in the debate. The Cartesian method influenced modern science. As a Cartesian, he often debated about rationalism. The Cartesian argued passionately about Descartes' principles. The Cartesian is a rare breed in this region.
Many admire the Cartesian for its gentle nature.
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- French:cartésien, Chartreux, ...
- German:kartesisch, Kartesianer, ...
- Italian:cartesiano, Certosino, ...
- Spanish:cartesiano, gato Cartesiano, ...
- Portuguese:cartesiano, gato Chartreux, ...
- Chinese:笛卡尔的, 笛卡尔主义者, ...
- Japanese:デカルト, デカルト主義者, ...
- Arabic:دِيكَارْتِيّ, تابع لديكارت, ...
- Hebrew:קַרְטֵזִי, קַרְטֵזְיָאנִי, ...
- Russian:декартов, картезианец, ...
- Ukrainian:декартовий, картезіанець, ...
- Hindi:कार्टेशियन, डेसकार्टेस संबंधित, ...
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