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What does the word pythagorean mean?

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Definition of PYTHAGOREAN. : of, relating to, or associated with the Greek philosopher Pythagoras, his philosophy, or the Pythagoreans. (from my book dictionary)
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The Pythagorean Theorem is the mathematical concept that states a² + b² = c², where a and b are the sides of a right triangle and c is the hypotenuse.  It was created by the Greek philosopher and mathematician Pythagoras.
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