Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
lemma
Noun
/ˈlɛm.ə/
Definition
A lemma is a preliminary proposition or assumption that is used in the proof of a larger theorem.
Examples
- The mathematician proved several lemmas before reaching the final theorem.
- In logic, one might use a lemma to simplify arguments.
- Each lemma was crucial to understanding the overall theory.
Meaning
It typically refers to a subsidiary or intermediate theorem that helps in proving a more general or complex statement.
Synonyms
- Theorem
- Proposition
- Corollary
- Postulate
