theorem

 
Pronunciation: /ˈθɪərəm/

noun

Physics & Mathematics
  • a general proposition not self-evident but proved by a chain of reasoning; a truth established by means of accepted truths.
  • a rule in algebra or other branches of mathematics expressed by symbols or formulae.

Derivatives

theorematic

Pronunciation: /-ˈmatɪk/
adjective

Origin:

mid 16th century: from French théorème, or via late Latin from Greek theōrēma 'speculation, proposition', from theōrein 'look at', from theōros 'spectator'