PYTHAGOREAN

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 I. (adjective) 

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Meaning:

Of or relating to Pythagoras or his geometry

Example:

Pythagorean theorem

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Relational adjectives (pertainyms)

Pertainym:

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

Derivation:

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

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