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Definition of Descartes
1. Noun. French philosopher and mathematician; developed dualistic theory of mind and matter; introduced the use of coordinates to locate a point in two or three dimensions (1596-1650).
Exact synonyms: Rene Descartes
Generic synonyms: Mathematician, Philosopher
Derivative terms: Cartesian
Generic synonyms: Mathematician, Philosopher
Derivative terms: Cartesian
Definition of Descartes
1. Proper noun. A French philosopher and mathematician, who lived from 1596 to 1650. ¹
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