Etymology

Pythagoric

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Today it means: Pythagorean. Full definition →

First used 16th c.Latin Pȳthagoricus ← Ancient Greek Πυθαγορικός
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  1. Ancient Greek · derived fromΠυθαγορικός
  2. Latin · derived fromPȳthagoricus
  3. English todayPythagoric

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

Words from the same roots

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Pythagorical

First known use, by meaning

  • from 16th c. Pythagorean.
  • from 17th c. Pythagorean.

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