Definitions

1. adjective

relating to the 17th-century French philosopher and mathematician René Descartes, especially in relation to his philosophical and scientific ideas.

“The Cartesian coordinate system is a fundamental concept in mathematics.”

2. noun

the philosophical and scientific ideas of René Descartes.

“His Cartesian views on the nature of reality had a significant impact on modern philosophy.”

3. noun

a person who follows the philosophical and scientific ideas of René Descartes.

“The Cartesian philosopher argued that the human mind and body are separate entities.”