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theorem

The word “theorem” has 3 syllables: the-o-rem

It's pronounced as /ˈθiərəm/

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In the thesaurus, “theorem” has 43 synonyms and 6 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for theorem along with examples of usage in sentences.

Synonyms for theorem

Antonyms for theorem

Meanings of theorem

  • noun
    1. 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.
    2. A mathematical statement that is expected to be true.
    3. A syntactically correct expression that is deducible from the given axioms of a deductive system.
  • verb
    1. To formulate into a theorem.

Example Sentences

  • The teacher explained the Pythagorean theorem to the class.
  • Mathematicians spent years proving the difficult theorem.
  • The student used the theorem to solve the geometry problem.
  • A famous theorem can often change the direction of mathematical research.
  • Understanding the theorem helped her complete the assignment quickly.

On this page you'll find 49 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to theorem, such as: abstraction, addition, assumption, axiom, belief, certainty, concept.

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