Theorem
/ˈθɪə.rəm/noun
A statement or proposition that can be proven based on previously established statements or principles.
Did you know?In ancient Greece, theorems were not just mathematical statements; they were considered revelations of deeper truths about the universe, connected to the divine.
Etymological Timeline
Ancient Greek
Greek
θεώρημα (theōrēma)
“A thing viewed, a sight, or a spectacle; a statement that can be viewed or considered.”
14th Century
Latin
theorema
“A proposition or statement derived from a theory; closely related to philosophical contemplation.”
16th Century
Middle French
théorème
“A formal statement in mathematics or philosophy that can be proven or demonstrated.”
Modern English
English
theorem
“An established statement or proposition in mathematics or logic, recognized as true through proof.”
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