theorem

the·o·rem (thr-m, thîrm)

n.

1. An idea that is demonstrably true or is assumed to be so.

2. A mathematical proposition that has been or is to be proved on the basis of explicit assumptions.

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theorem

[thē′ərəm]

Etymology: Gk, theorein, to look at

1 a proposition to be proved by a chain of reasoning and analysis.

2 a rule expressed by symbols or formulae.

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theorem (thē´rm),

n 1. a proposition to be proved by a chain of reasoning and analysis.
2. a proven proposition used in the solution of a more advanced problem.