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theorem definition

theo·rem (t̸hē′ə rəm, t̸hir′əm)

noun

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

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

Related Forms:

  • theorematic the′o·re·mat′ic (-rə mat′ik) adjective

Webster's New World College Dictionary Copyright © 2009 by Wiley Publishing, Inc., Cleveland, Ohio.
Used by arrangement with John Wiley & Sons, Inc.

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