Theorem

theorem

noun teh-o-RAYM Rare

Origin: from Greek 'theorema' (speculation, proposition)

Usage Note

Theorem denotes a proven mathematical proposition of general importance, contrasted with an Axiom (an unproven foundational assumption). Appears in upper-secondary maths; neuter, plural Theoreme.

Examples

"Der Satz des Pythagoras ist eines der bekanntesten Theoreme der Geometrie."

Natural Translation

Pythagoras's theorem is one of the most famous theorems in geometry.

Literal Translation

The theorem of Pythagoras is one of the most-known theorems of geometry.

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