How to Use Cartesian in a Sentence
Cartesian
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In execution, though, those sound principles produced a self-effacing Cartesian colossus — a massive hunk of boring.
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Justin Davidson,
Curbed,
22 Sep. 2025
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The three-axis linear robot KR 80L has Cartesian axes which are operated via the robot controller.
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IEEE Spectrum,
7 Feb. 2020
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At the time, Cartesian philosophy dominated intellectual life.
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Beth Dufault,
The Conversation,
15 Dec. 2025
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