theorem

UK /ˈθiː.ə.ɹəm/ US /ˈθiərəm/
noun 3verb 1

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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.

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