Pythagorizing
/pʌɪˈθaɡ(ə)rʌɪzɪŋ/ /pɪˈθaɡ(ə)rʌɪzɪŋ/adjective
That follows the Pythagorean system of philosophy; that thinks or acts in a Pythagorean manner.
Origin
Mid 17th century; earliest use found in Henry More (1614–1687), philosopher, poet, and theologian. From Pythagorize + -ing.
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