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定理 — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • theorem noun A mathematical statement that has been formally proven true.

Senses

定理 is used for these senses in English:

  • theorem (mathematics) 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.