English Explanatory Dictionary

Archimedean point

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A hypothetical viewpoint from which certain objective truths can be perfectly perceived, or from which one may reliably start a chain of reasoning.

Word forms

Archimedean point Archimedean points

Etymology

In reference to the ancient mathematician Archimedes, who supposedly claimed that he could lift the Earth off its foundation if he were given a place to stand, one solid point, and a long enough lever. Attributed to French philosopher, mathematician, and scientist René Descartes.

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