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💡 Words with a Similar Meaning to "Theorem"

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Word	Definition
axiomnoun	(logic, mathematics, proof theory) A fundamental assumption that serves as a basis for deduction of theorems; a postulate (sometimes distinguished from postulates as being universally applicable, whereas postulates are particular to a certain science or context).
provingnoun	(homeopathy) Experimentation to determine which substances cause which effects when ingested.
proversnoun	One who or that which proves.
postulatenoun	Something assumed without proof as being self-evident or generally accepted, especially when used as a basis for an argument. Sometimes distinguished from axioms as being relevant to a particular science or context, rather than universally true, and following from other axioms rather than being an absolute assumption.
principlenoun	A fundamental assumption or guiding belief.
lemmanoun	(linguistics, lexicography) The canonical form of an inflected word; i.e., the form usually found as the headword in a dictionary, such as the nominative singular of a noun, the bare infinitive of a verb, etc.
lawnoun	(usually with "the") The body of binding rules and regulations, customs, and standards established in a community by its legislative and judicial authorities.
statementnoun	A declaration or remark.
propositionnoun	(countable) An idea, plan, or suggestion offered.
rulenoun	A regulation, law, guideline.
conclusionnoun	The end, finish, close or last part of something.
thesisnoun	(by extension) A lengthy essay written to establish the validity of a thesis (sense 1.1), especially one submitted in order to complete the requirements for a non-doctoral degree in the US and a doctoral degree in the UK; a dissertation.
proofnoun	(uncountable) The degree of evidence which convinces the mind of any truth or fact, and produces belief; a test by facts or arguments which induce, or tend to induce, certainty of the judgment; conclusive evidence; demonstration.
corollarynoun	(mathematics, logic) A proposition which follows easily from the statement or proof of another proposition.
doctrinenoun	(countable and uncountable) The body of teachings of an ideology, most often a religion, or of an ideological or religious leader, organization, group, or text.
formulanoun	A plan or method for dealing with a problem or for achieving a result.
assertionnoun	The act of asserting; positive declaration or averment.
inferencenoun	(uncountable) The act or process of inferring by deduction or induction.
premisenoun	A proposition antecedently supposed or proved; something previously stated or assumed as the basis of further argument; a condition; a supposition.
tenetnoun	An opinion, belief, or principle that is held as absolute truth by someone or especially an organization.