ZETETICS

Noun

zetetics pl (plural only)

plural of zetetic

Noun

zetetics (uncountable)

(mathematics) A branch of algebra which relates to the direct search for unknown quantities.

Source: Wiktionary


Ze*tet"ics, n. Etym: [See Zetetic, a.] (Math.)

Definition: A branch of algebra which relates to the direct search for unknown quantities. [R.]

ZETETIC

Ze*tet"ic, a. Etym: [Gr. zététique.]

Definition: Seeking; proceeding by inquiry. Zetetic method (Math.), the method used for finding the value of unknown quantities by direct search, in investigation, or in the solution of problems. [R.] Hutton.

Ze*tet"ic, n.

Definition: A seeker; -- a name adopted by some of the Pyrrhonists.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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