pythagoras

Thân thiện

Pythagoras draws a right triangle in the sand.

Definition

1. Proper noun:
   • A historical figure: Pythagoras refers to an ancient Greek philosopher and mathematician who lived around 580-500 BC. He is traditionally credited with founding a philosophical and religious school and proving the fundamental geometric principle named after him.

Examples of Usage

• Proper noun:
  • The theorem is attributed to Pythagoras.
  • Pythagoras believed in the transmigration of souls.
  • We studied the teachings of Pythagoras in history class.

Advanced Usage

• "Pythagorean" (adjective): Relating to Pythagoras or his ideas.
  • The Pythagorean theorem is a cornerstone of geometry.
  • They followed a Pythagorean way of life.

Variants and Related Words

• Pythagorean (noun): A follower of Pythagoras or his philosophy.
  • The Pythagoreans were a secretive society.
• Pythagoreanism (noun): The philosophical and mathematical system associated with Pythagoras.
  • Pythagoreanism combined mathematics with mystical beliefs.

Synonyms

• Ancient Greek philosopher
• Mathematician

Related Phrases and Concepts

• The Pythagorean theorem: The geometric theorem stating that in a right-angled triangle, the square of the hypotenuse is equal to the sum of the squares of the other two sides (a² + b² = c²).
  • To find the hypotenuse, apply the Pythagorean theorem.

Học thuật

Noun

1. Greek philosopher and mathematician who proved the Pythagorean theorem; considered to be the first true mathematician (circa 580-500 BC)

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