I. (ˈ)kär|tēzhən, -ȧ|t- adjective
Usage: usually capitalized
Etymology: New Latin cartesianus, from Cartesius (René Descartes) died 1650 French scientist and philosopher + -anus -an
: of or relating to Descartes, his writings, theories, or methods — see cartesianism
II. noun
( -s )
Usage: usually capitalized
: a follower of Descartes : an adherent of Cartesian philosophy