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Pythagoras

/paɪˈθæɡərəs/

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An ancient Ionian Greek philosopher and mathematician, founder of the Pythagoreanism movement, best known for the Pythagorean theorem in geometry.

Pythagoras is credited with proving the fundamental relationship between the sides of a right triangle.

Etymology

Derived from the Ancient Greek name Πυθαγόρας (Puthagóras), combining the elements pythein, meaning 'to inquire', and agóra, meaning 'assembly' or 'marketplace'. The name entered English usage around the 16th century.

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简体中文
毕达哥拉斯
繁體中文
畢達哥拉斯
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Pythagore
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