theorem (Meaning)
theorem (n)
a proposition deducible from basic postulates
an idea accepted as a demonstrable truth
theorem (n.)
That which is considered and established as a principle; hence, sometimes, a rule.
A statement of a principle to be demonstrated.
theorem (v. t.)
To formulate into a theorem.
Synonyms & Antonyms of theorem
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a proposition deducible from basic postulates, an idea accepted as a demonstrable truthThat which is considered and established as a principle; hence, sometimes
thesis,theory,hypothesis, premise, proposition, conjecture, assumption, generalization, premiss, presumption
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The Pythagorean theorem establishes the relationship between the lengths of the sides of a right triangle.
The Fundamental Theorem of Arithmetic proves that every integer greater than 1 can be factored into prime numbers.
The Four-Color Theorem solves the problem of whether any map can be colored using only four colors.
The Fermat's Last Theorem, proven by Andrew Wiles, solved a 350-year-old mathematical conundrum.
