Pythagoric

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English

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Etymology

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From Latin Pȳthagoricus, from Ancient Greek Πυθαγορικός (Puthagorikós), from Πυθαγόρας (Puthagóras, Pythagoras).

Pronunciation

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  • (UK) IPA(key): /pʌɪˈθaɡəɹɪk/, /pʌɪθəˈɡɒɹɪk/

Adjective

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Pythagoric (comparative more Pythagoric, superlative most Pythagoric)

  1. (now rare) Pythagorean. [from 16th c.]
    • 1882, Historic Magazine and Notes and Queries: A Monthly of History, Folk-lore, Mathematics, Literature, Art, Arcane Societies, Etc, page 662:
      ...The Pythagoric Symbols are expressions which cover some esoteric doctrines taught by Pythagoras []

Noun

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Pythagoric (plural Pythagorics)

  1. (now rare) Pythagorean. [from 17th c.]