Theorem

['θɪərəm] or ['θiərəm]

Definition

(noun.) an idea accepted as a demonstrable truth.

(noun.) a proposition deducible from basic postulates.

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Definition

(n.) That which is considered and established as a principle; hence, sometimes, a rule.

(n.) A statement of a principle to be demonstrated.

(v. t.) To formulate into a theorem.

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Synonyms and Synonymous

n. Proposition (to be demonstrated), position, dictum, thesis.

Typist: Ora

Definition

n. a proposition to be proved.—adjs. Theoremat′ic Theorem′ic.—n. Theorem′atīst.—adjs. Theoret′ic -al pertaining to theory: not practical: speculative.—adv. Theoret′ically.—n.pl. Theoret′ics the speculative parts of a science.—n. Thē′oric (Shak.) theory speculation.—v.i. Thē′orise to form a theory: to form opinions solely by theories: to speculate.—ns. Thē′orīser; Thē′orist a theoriser: one given to theory and speculation; Thē′ory an explanation or system of anything: an exposition of the abstract principles of a science or art: speculation as opposed to practice.

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