Lemma

usgb/ˈlemə/
noun

A statement or theory that is proven in mathematical or logical terms.

He was unable to solve the complex lemma in the mathematics paper.
Visual representation of "lemma" - A statement or theory that is proven in mathematical or logical terms.

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Math Concept

A lemma is a stepping stone in proving a larger theory, not the final result.

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The Pythagorean theorem was proved using several lemmas.
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Pre-Theorem

Often less important than theorems, but they clarify or lead to mathematical proofs.

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Before proving the main theorem, she formulated a lemma.
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