theorem

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Synonyms: theorum

Antonyms: theorum

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Noun

1. {{lb|en|mathematics}} A [[mathematical]] [[statement]] of some [[importance]] that has been [[prove]]n to be [[true]]. Minor theorems are often called ''[[proposition]]s''. Theorems which are not very interesting in themselves but are an [[essential]] part of a bigger theorem's [[proof]] are called ''[[lemma]]s''.
2. {{lb|en|mathematics|colloquial|nonstandard}} A [[mathematical]] [[statement]] that is [[expected]] to be [[true]].
3. {{lb|en|logic}} A [[syntactically]] correct [[expression]] that is [[deducible]] from the given [[axioms]] of a [[deductive]] [[system]].

Verb

1. {{lb|en|transitive}} To formulate into a theorem.

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