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the⋅o⋅rem
[thee-er-uh
m, theer-uhm] 
–noun
| 1. | Mathematics. a theoretical proposition, statement, or formula embodying something to be proved from other propositions or formulas. |
| 2. | a rule or law, esp. 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; < LL theōrēma < Gk the
rēma spectacle, hence, subject for contemplation, thesis (to be proved), equiv. to theōrē-, var. s. of theōreîn to view + -ma n. suffix
1545–55; < LL theōrēma < Gk the
rēma spectacle, hence, subject for contemplation, thesis (to be proved), equiv. to theōrē-, var. s. of theōreîn to view + -ma n. suffixRelated forms:
the⋅o⋅re⋅mat⋅ic [thee-er-uh-mat-ik, theer-uh-] , adjective
[thee-er-uh-mat-ik, theer-uh-] , adjective the⋅o⋅re⋅mat⋅i⋅cal⋅ly, adverb
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| the·o·rem (thē'ər-əm, thîr'əm) n.
[Late Latin theōrēma, from Greek, from theōrein, to look at, from theōros, spectator; see theory.] |
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| 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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