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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.
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Theorem
is always a great word to know.
So is proportion. Does it mean:
| two quantities having the same or a constant ratio or relation |
| a relation of four quantities such that the first divided by the second is equal to the third divided by the fourth; the equality of ratios |
Example Sentences
- Mathematicians had already proved a fundamental theorem describing the distribution of prime numbers among whole numbers.
- W/r to regression, with enough data you can always appeal to the central limit theorem for significance level tests.
- More complicated versions of the theorem are easier to prove.
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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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