Pythagoras

[ pi-thag-er-uhs ]

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1. c582–c500 b.c., Greek philosopher, mathematician, and religious reformer.

Pythagoras

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1. a deep crater in the NE quadrant of the moon, 136 kilometres in diameter

Pythagoras

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1. Pythagoras?580 bc?500 bcMGreekPHILOSOPHY: philosopherSCIENCE: mathematician ?580–?500 bc , Greek philosopher and mathematician. He founded a religious brotherhood, which followed a life of strict asceticism and greatly influenced the development of mathematics and its application to music and astronomy

Pythagoras

/ pĭ-thăg′ər-əs /

1. Greek philosopher and mathematician who theorized that numbers constitute the essence of all natural things. He developed the Pythagorean theorem and was one of the first to apply mathematical order to observations of the stars.

Example Sentences

According to the Ancient Greek philosopher Pythagoras, 'consonance' -- a pleasant-sounding combination of notes -- is produced by special relationships between simple numbers such as 3 and 4.

From Science Daily

People may not agree on whether these renditions sound like actual music, but it’s inspiring to see Pythagoras’ ideas realized after 2,500 years.

From Salon

Brooks proceeds from Pythagoras to Newton to Einstein together with many lesser-known mathematicians, showing how their seemingly arcane, abstract work has shaped our daily lives and our very grasp of the nature of reality.

From Seattle Times

As far as cosmic origin stories go, Pythagoras' tale faces some stiff competition from the one told by Diehl.

From Salon

The Greek philosopher Pythagoras, father of the a² + b² = c² theorem, considered the fava a symbol of death.

From New York Times