theorem
[/ˈθɪərəm/ or /ˈθɪrəm/]
nounmasculinepl: theorems
teorema
1. a mathematical or logical statement that has been proven or is to be proven on the basis of previously established statements such as other theorems, and generally accepted statements such as axioms
The Pythagorean theorem states that in a right triangle, the square of the hypotenuse equals the sum of the squares of the other two sides.
O teorema de Pitágoras afirma que em um triângulo retângulo, o quadrado da hipotenusa é igual à soma dos quadrados dos outros dois lados.
2. a general principle or conclusion based on evidence or logical reasoning
The theorem proposed by the economist explains market behavior.
O teorema proposto pelo economista explica o comportamento do mercado.
In both Brazilian and American educational contexts, theorems are fundamental to mathematics and science curricula. Famous theorems like Pythagorean, Fermat's Last Theorem, and Central Limit Theorem are taught extensively in schools. The term carries academic prestige and is used formally in scientific and mathematical discourse.
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