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Pythagoras

pyt·ha·go·ras

UK/paɪˈθæɡ.ə.ɹəs/ US/pɪˈθæɡ.ə.ɹəs/ uncommon

noun

1.

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

Origin

From Ancient Greek Πῡθαγόρᾱς (Pūthagórās).

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