theorem
Mathematics. a theoretical proposition, statement, or formula embodying something to be proved from other propositions or formulas.
a rule or law, especially one expressed by an equation or formula.
Logic. a proposition that can be deduced from the premises or assumptions of a system.
an idea, belief, method, or statement generally accepted as true or worthwhile without proof.
Origin of theorem
1Other words from theorem
- the·o·re·mat·ic [thee-er-uh-mat-ik, theer-uh-], /ˌθi ər əˈmæt ɪk, ˌθɪər ə-/, adjective
- the·o·re·mat·i·cal·ly, adverb
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British Dictionary definitions for theorem
/ (ˈθɪərəm) /
maths logic a statement or formula that can be deduced from the axioms of a formal system by means of its rules of inference
Origin of theorem
1Derived forms of theorem
- theorematic (ˌθɪərəˈmætɪk) or theoremic (ˌθɪəˈrɛmɪk), adjective
- theorematically, adverb
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Scientific definitions for theorem
[ thē′ər-əm, thîr′əm ]
A mathematical statement whose truth can be proved on the basis of a given set of axioms or assumptions.
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Cultural definitions for theorem
[ (thee-uh-ruhm, theer-uhm) ]
A statement in mathematics that is not a basic assumption, such as an axiom, but is deduced (see deduction) from basic assumptions.
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