"Thalesian" meaning in English

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Adjective

Forms: more Thalesian [comparative], most Thalesian [superlative]
Etymology: From Thales + -ian. Etymology templates: {{suffix|en|Thales|ian}} Thales + -ian Head templates: {{en-adj}} Thalesian (comparative more Thalesian, superlative most Thalesian)
  1. Of or relating to Thales of Miletus (c.624–c.546 BC), pre-Socratic Ancient Greek philosopher who attempted to explain natural phenomena without reference to mythology, and who applied geometry to mathematical problems. Categories (topical): Philosophy Hyponyms: Milesian
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