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Pythagoras

Verb / ˌpɪθʌˈgɔ:rɑ:s / Another word for pythagoras — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Pythagoras was an ancient Greek mathematician and philosopher who is famous for the Pythagorean theorem.

Synonyms & similar words

pythagoras mathematician philosopher geometer thinker theorist scientist scholar intellectual logician sage brainiac genius mastermind wizard guru

Example sentences

  1. Pythagoras discovered the Pythagorean theorem.
  2. I learned about Pythagoras in my math class.
  3. Pythagoras was a very smart man.
  4. Many people study Pythagoras' teachings.
  5. The Pythagorean theorem is used to find the length of a triangle's hypotenuse.

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  • 'There is geometry in the humming of the strings, there is music in the spacing of the spheres.' - Pythagoras
  • 'The oldest, shortest words - 'yes' and 'no' - are those which require the most thought.' - Pythagoras
  • 'Numbers are the highest degree of knowledge. It is knowledge itself.' - Pythagoras

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