theorem
/ˈθɪɹəm/
a general proposition proved by a chain of reasoning
theorem in a sentence
“The Pythagorean theorem describes the relationship between sides of a right triangle.”
Origin of theorem
Greek theorema speculation, proposition from theorein to look at, contemplate
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