theorem Meaning & Definition
What Does Theorem Mean?
Theorem is used as a noun meaning A mathematical statement of some importance that has been proven to be true. Minor theorems are often called propositions. Theorems which are not very interesting in themselves but are an essential part of a bigger theorem's proof are called lemmas. It is also used to mean A mathematical statement that is expected to be true. As a verb, it means To formulate into a theorem.
Word Facts for Theorem
| Part of speech | noun, verb |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | //ˈθiː.ə.ɹəm// |
| Syllables | 1 |
| Synonyms | lemma, proposition and statement |
| Plural | theorems |
| Verb forms | theorems, theoreming, theoremed |
Theorem Definition (Noun)
- A mathematical statement of some importance that has been proven to be true. Minor theorems are often called propositions. Theorems which are not very interesting in themselves but are an essential part of a bigger theorem's proof are called lemmas.
- A mathematical statement that is expected to be true.
Fermat's Last Theorem was known thus long before it was proved in the 1990s.
- A syntactically correct expression that is deducible from the given axioms of a deductive system.
Theorem as a Verb
- To formulate into a theorem.
Synonyms of Theorem
Theorem synonyms and antonyms →Antonyms of Theorem
No antonyms or near antonyms are listed by the available sources for this entry.
Theorem in a Sentence
Fermat's Last Theorem was known thus long before it was proved in the 1990s.
Word Forms & Grammar
theorem (plural theorems)
theorem (third-person singular simple present theorems, present participle theoreming, simple past and past participle theoremed)
Words That Rhyme With Theorem
Origin of Theorem
From Middle French théorème, from Late Latin theōrēma, from Ancient Greek θεώρημα (theṓrēma, “speculation, proposition to be proved”) (Euclid), from θεωρέω (theōréō, “to look at, view, consider, examine”), from θεωρός (theōrós, “spectator”), from θέα (théa, “a view”) + ὁράω (horáō, “to see, look”). See also theory, and theater.
How to Pronounce Theorem
You say theorem as //ˈθiː.ə.ɹəm//. It has 1 syllable.
Theorem: Your Questions Answered
Is theorem a noun or a verb?
Theorem is mainly used as a noun, but it can also be used as a verb.
What is another word for theorem?
Close synonyms of theorem are lemma, proposition and statement. See the full list of theorem synonyms and antonyms.
What is the plural of theorem?
The plural of theorem is theorems.
What is the past tense of theorem?
The past tense of theorem is theoremed. The present participle is theoreming.