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In some senses, theorem is marked as colloquial. Watch for register when choosing this word.
ADJ.
binomial, final, fundamental, important, incorrect, intermediate, known, last
The fundamental theorem of calculus was finally explained clearly by our teacher yesterday.
VERB + THEOREM
apply, covering, functions, note, prove, proving, use, value
The mathematician spent years proving the theorem that revolutionized our understanding of prime numbers.
THEOREM + NOUN
calculus, proof, triangles
The Pythagorean theorem helps us find the missing side of right triangles.
PREP.
in, upon, with
The mathematician based her proof upon the Pythagorean theorem.
ADV.
also, finally, obviously, thus
The mathematician finally proved the theorem after spending ten years on the problem.