Theorem

Pronunciation: /ˈθiː.ər.əm/

Definitions of theorem

noun a general proposition not self-evident but proved by a chain of reasoning; a truth established by means of accepted truths

Example Sentences

A1 A theorem is a statement that can be proven true.

A2 In mathematics, a theorem is a proposition that has been proven.

B1 Students in geometry class learn about theorems and their proofs.

B2 One famous theorem in mathematics is the Pythagorean theorem.

C1 Mathematicians spend years working on complex theorems and conjectures.

C2 The Fermat's Last Theorem was finally proven in the 1990s after centuries of attempts.

Examples of theorem in a Sentence

formal The theorem states that the sum of the angles in a triangle is always 180 degrees.

informal Hey, did you hear about that math theorem that proves triangles always have angles that add up to 180 degrees?

slang Yo, check out this crazy math theorem that shows how triangle angles always add up to 180 degrees!

figurative Just like the theorem of cause and effect, every action has a consequence.

Grammatical Forms of theorem

• plural: theorems
• comparative: more theorem
• superlative: most theorem
• present tense: proves
• future tense: will prove
• perfect tense: has proved
• continuous tense: is proving
• singular: theorem
• positive degree: theorems
• infinitive: to prove
• gerund: proving
• participle: proved

Origin and Evolution of theorem

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Ancient Greek

Story behind the word: The word 'theorem' originated from the Ancient Greek word 'theōrēma', which means 'a thing to be looked at or observed'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'theorem' evolved to refer to a statement that has been proven to be true based on previously established statements or axioms in mathematics and logic.