(mathematics) Alternative spelling of Cartesian

Of, or pertaining to, Descartes, his mathematical methods, or his philosophy, especially with regard to its emphasis on logical analysis and its mechanistic interpretation of physical nature.

One who follows the philosophy of Cartesianism.

The philosophical doctrines of René Descartes.

plural of Cartesian

(algebraic geometry) The coordinates of a point measured as its perpendicular distance to the right of a vertical axis (the y-axis) and its perpendicular distance above a horizontal axis (the x-axis).

(algebraic geometry) Euclidean distance.

(geometry) The coordinates of a point measured from an origin along a horizontal axis from left to right (the x-axis) and along a vertical axis from bottom to top (the y-axis). This can be extended to three-dimensions by the z-axis perpendicular to the x- and y-axes.

(US) Alternative letter-case form of Cartesian distance

(mathematics) Euclidean space described by Cartesian coordinates.