A1 noun Neutral

theorem

/ˈθɪərəm/

A theorem is a rule in mathematics or science that has been proven to be true using logic. It is a statement that follows from other facts and is often used to solve complex problems.

Beispiele

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1

I used a basic theorem to help me calculate the distance.

I used a basic theorem to help me calculate the distance.

2

The professor published a paper demonstrating a new mathematical theorem.

The professor published a paper demonstrating a new mathematical theorem.

3

Do you remember the theorem we talked about in school today?

Do you remember the theorem we talked about in school today?

Wortfamilie

Nomen
theorem
Verb
theorize
Adverb
theoretically
Adjektiv
theoretical
Verwandt
theory
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Merkhilfe

Think of the 'm' at the end of theorem as standing for 'Math.' A theorem is a math theory that is 100% proven.

Schnelles Quiz

The student had to _______ the theorem during the math competition.

Richtig!

Die richtige Antwort ist: prove

Beispiele

1

I used a basic theorem to help me calculate the distance.

everyday

I used a basic theorem to help me calculate the distance.

2

The professor published a paper demonstrating a new mathematical theorem.

formal

The professor published a paper demonstrating a new mathematical theorem.

3

Do you remember the theorem we talked about in school today?

informal

Do you remember the theorem we talked about in school today?

4

Students must understand the Pythagorean theorem before starting the geometry exam.

academic

Students must understand the Pythagorean theorem before starting the geometry exam.

5

The architectural design relies on a specific geometric theorem for structural stability.

business

The architectural design relies on a specific geometric theorem for structural stability.

Wortfamilie

Nomen
theorem
Verb
theorize
Adverb
theoretically
Adjektiv
theoretical
Verwandt
theory

Häufige Kollokationen

prove a theorem prove a theorem
mathematical theorem mathematical theorem
apply a theorem apply a theorem
fundamental theorem fundamental theorem
Pythagorean theorem Pythagorean theorem

Häufige Phrasen

Pythagoras' theorem

Pythagoras' theorem

binomial theorem

binomial theorem

limit theorem

limit theorem

Wird oft verwechselt mit

theorem vs theory

A theory is a general idea or explanation, while a theorem is a specific, proven rule in mathematics.

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Nutzungshinweise

The word 'theorem' is primarily used in mathematics and logic to describe a statement that has been formally proven. It is rarely used in casual conversation unless discussing academic subjects.

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Häufige Fehler

Learners often use 'theory' when they mean 'theorem.' Remember that a theorem is a proven fact, while a theory might still be tested.

💡

Merkhilfe

Think of the 'm' at the end of theorem as standing for 'Math.' A theorem is a math theory that is 100% proven.

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Wortherkunft

Derived from the Greek 'theōrēma,' which means 'a thing to be looked at' or 'a sight.'

Grammatikmuster

Countable noun Plural: theorems Often followed by a name (e.g., Fermat's theorem)

Schnelles Quiz

The student had to _______ the theorem during the math competition.

Richtig!

Die richtige Antwort ist: prove

Verwandtes Vokabular

equation

A mathematical statement asserting the equality of two expre...

 axiom

An axiom is a statement or proposition that is regarded as b...

 proof

Proof is a fact or a piece of information that shows somethi...

 logic

Logic is the systematic study of valid inference and the pri...

 geometry

Geometry is a branch of mathematics that studies shapes, siz...

 calculus

Calculus is a high-level branch of mathematics that studies...

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