theorem
/ˈθɪrəm/
noun
- A statement or idea in mathematics or logic that can be proved to be true.
- The Pythagorean theorem helps you find the length of a triangle's side.
- In geometry class, we learned a new theorem about angles.
- The mathematician spent years proving a famous theorem.
- A general rule or principle that is accepted as true, especially in science or philosophy.
- The theorem of evolution explains how species change over time.
- This philosophical theorem suggests that all knowledge comes from experience.
- Economists often debate a theorem about supply and demand.
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