theorem

The definition of a theorem is an idea that can be proven or shown as true.

(noun)

An example of a theorem is the idea that mixing yellow and red make orange.

See theorem in Webster's New World College Dictionary

noun

a proposition that is not self-evident but that can be proved from accepted premises and so is established as a law or principle
an expression of relations in an equation or formula
Math., Physics a proposition embodying something to be proved

Origin: < Fr or L: Fr théorème < L theorema < Gr theōrēma < theōrein, to look at, view < theoros, spectator: for IE base see theater

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See theorem in American Heritage Dictionary 4

noun

An idea that has been demonstrated as true or is assumed to be so demonstrable.
Mathematics A proposition that has been or is to be proved on the basis of explicit assumptions.

Origin:

Origin: Late Latin theōrēma

Origin: , from Greek

Origin: , from theōrein, to look at

Origin: , from theōros, spectator; see theory

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