Descartean

adj

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Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    Alternative form of Descartian. alt-of, alternative, not-comparable

    "But Idea in its Descartean sense will apply with equal aptness to the thoughts which are traceable to the feelings."

Example

More examples

"But Idea in its Descartean sense will apply with equal aptness to the thoughts which are traceable to the feelings."

Etymology

From Descarte(s) + -an.

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