theorem
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ər noun
1.
Mathematics. a theoretical proposition, statement, or formula embodying something to be proved from other propositions or formulas.
2.
a rule or law, especially one expressed by an equation or formula.
3.
Logic. a proposition that can be deduced from the premises or assumptions of a system.
4.
an idea, belief, method, or statement generally accepted as true or worthwhile without proof.
Origin:
1545–55; < Late Latin theōrēma < Greek theṓrēma spectacle, hence, subject for contemplation, thesis (to be proved), equivalent to theōrē-, variant stem of theōreîn to view + -ma noun suffix
1545–55; < Late Latin theōrēma < Greek theṓrēma spectacle, hence, subject for contemplation, thesis (to be proved), equivalent to theōrē-, variant stem of theōreîn to view + -ma noun suffix
Related forms
the·o·re·mat·i·cal·ly, adverb
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theorem (ˈθɪərəm) ![[Click for IPA pronunciation guide]](http://static.sfdict.com/dictstatic/g/d/dictionary_questionbutton_default.gif) | |
| —n | |
| maths, logic a statement or formula that can be deduced from the axioms of a formal system by means of its rules of inference | |
| [C16: from Late Latin theōrēma, from Greek: something to be viewed, from theōrein to view] | |
| theorematic | |
| —adj | |
| theoremic | |
| —adj | |
| theore'matically | |
| —adv | |
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Word Origin & History
theorem
1551, from M.Fr. théorème, from L.L. theorema, from Gk. theorema "spectacle, speculation," in Euclid "proposition to be proved," from theorein "to consider" (see theory).
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Medical Dictionary
theorem the·o·rem (thē'ər-əm, thēr'əm)
n.
An idea that is demonstrably true or is assumed to be so.
A mathematical proposition that has been or is to be proved on the basis of explicit assumptions.
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Science Dictionary
| theorem (thē'ər-əm, thîr'əm) Pronunciation Key
A mathematical statement whose truth can be proved on the basis of a given set of axioms or assumptions. |
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Cultural Dictionary
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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Example sentences
As for the last sentence, a statement for which there is no known proof is not a theorem or even a proto-theorem.
At times, one feels presented with an overwhelming theorem.
Quantum mechanics forbids you from making a perfect copy of a quantum state-a principle known as the no-cloning theorem.
Obviously the situation is somewhat different now, given that a proof of the theorem exists.
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