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cartesian
Definition:
(nou) a follower of Cartesian thought
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The derivation of the cartesian form for an ellipse is simple and instructive.
This is known as a cartesian product.
A relation is a subset of cartesian product.
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Common mistakes of cartesian pronunciation
- Stress placement: Many learners incorrectly stress the second syllable, saying "car-TEZ-ian" instead of the correct "car-ˈtiː-ʒən". Tip: Focus on the first syllable for correct stress.
- Vowel confusion: Some may pronounce the first syllable as "car" with a short "a" sound, saying "car-ˈtiz-ian". The correct pronunciation is "car-ˈtiː-ʒən". Tip: Practice the long "a" sound in "car" to avoid this mistake.
- Mispronouncing the "t": A common error is pronouncing the "t" in "cartesian" as a hard "t", resulting in "car-ˈte-ʒən". The correct sound is a soft "t", leading to "car-ˈtiː-ʒən". Tip: Listen to native speakers to hear the subtlety in the "t" sound.
- Ending sound issues: Some learners may drop the final "n", saying "car-ˈtiː-ʒa" instead of "car-ˈtiː-ʒən". This alters the word's meaning. Tip: Always enunciate the final "n" to maintain clarity.
- Syllable count: A frequent mistake is using too few syllables, pronouncing it as "car-tiz" instead of the correct "car-ˈtiː-ʒən". Tip: Break the word down into its three syllables to practice pronunciation correctly.