theorem

• Nom désignant une proposition qui peut être démontrée à partir de principes de base, ou une idée tenue pour une vérité prouvable.

A noun referring to a proposition that can be deduced from basic postulates or an idea accepted as a demonstrable truth.

1. Mathematical propositionB2formalscientific

   A statement or proposition that can be proven to be true based on previously established statements, such as axioms or other theorems.

   Théorème (mathématiques)

   • Pythagoras' theorem is fundamental to geometry.
   • The mathematician proved a new theorem about prime numbers.
   • Students must learn to apply the theorem to solve complex problems.

   Synonymespropositionresultstatement

2. Demonstrable truthC1formalscientific

   An idea or principle that is accepted as true because it can be demonstrated or proven through reasoning or evidence.

   Vérité démontrable

   • The theorem of evolution is supported by extensive fossil evidence.
   • In logic, a theorem is a statement that follows from a set of premises.
   • The scientist's theorem challenged long-held beliefs in the field.

   Synonymesfactprinciplepropositionstatementtruth