theorem

/ˈθiːərəm/

Definitions

1. noun

a statement or proposition that is demonstrated or proved to be true, especially in mathematics, logic, or philosophy.

“The Pythagorean theorem is widely used in geometry and trigonometry.”

2. noun

a statement or proposition that is proposed or asserted as a fact or principle, without being proved.

“The new theorem proposed in the paper has sparked intense debate in the scientific community.”

3. verb

to propose or assert as a theorem, especially in mathematics or philosophy.

“The mathematician set out to theoremize the relationship between the two variables.”

Synonyms

  • axiom
  • proposition
  • statement

Antonyms

  • contradiction
  • counterexample