Cartesian

 
Pronunciation: /kɑːˈtiːzɪən, -ʒ(ə)n/

adjective

  • relating to Descartes and his ideas.

noun

  • a follower of Descartes.

Derivatives

Cartesianism

noun

Origin:

mid 17th century: from modern Latin Cartesianus, from Cartesius, Latinized form of the name of Descartes