theorem

noun
UK: /ˈθɪər.əm/
US: /ˈθiː.ɚ.əm/

  1. A statement that has been proven to be true, often used in mathematics and logic.

    1. This theorem is very important in geometry.
    2. The Pythagorean theorem is a fundamental concept in understanding right triangles.

  2. A general proposition that is not self-evident but can be proved from accepted premises and axioms.

    1. I learned a new theorem today in math class.
    2. His proof of the theorem was considered a major breakthrough in the field.

Synonyms

law formula axiom rule principle

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "theorem" in English means: A statement that has been proven to be true, often used in mathematics and logic., A general proposition that is not self-evident but can be proved from accepted premises and axioms..

The phonetic transcription of "theorem" is /ˈθɪər.əm/ in British English and /ˈθiː.ɚ.əm/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "theorem": law, formula, axiom, rule, principle.

Example usage of "theorem": "This theorem is very important in geometry.". More examples on the page.