Lemma

/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.

Often appears as...

  • solve a lemma
  • mathematical lemma

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Technical

noun

The base form of a word that is used to look it up in a dictionary.

The lemma 'run' includes 'running', 'runs', and 'ran'.
Visual representation of "lemma" - The base form of a word that is used to look it up in a dictionary.

Often appears as...

  • dictionary lemma
  • word lemma

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Academic

noun

A species or genus placeholder in biological classification, usually a subsequent undefined one.

Species 'Haliaeetus leucocephalus' and 'Accipiter nisus' are lemmas under the Accipitridae family.
Visual representation of "lemma" - A species or genus placeholder in biological classification, usually a subsequent undefined one.

Often appears as...

  • taxonomic lemma
  • biological lemma

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Formal

Technical

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.

Often appears as...

  • solve a lemma
  • mathematical lemma

Usage tips

Formal

Technical

noun

The base form of a word that is used to look it up in a dictionary.

The lemma 'run' includes 'running', 'runs', and 'ran'.
Visual representation of "lemma" - The base form of a word that is used to look it up in a dictionary.

Often appears as...

  • dictionary lemma
  • word lemma

Usage tips

Academic

noun

A species or genus placeholder in biological classification, usually a subsequent undefined one.

Species 'Haliaeetus leucocephalus' and 'Accipiter nisus' are lemmas under the Accipitridae family.
Visual representation of "lemma" - A species or genus placeholder in biological classification, usually a subsequent undefined one.

Often appears as...

  • taxonomic lemma
  • biological lemma

Usage tips

Formal

Technical

Definition 1 of 3
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Math Concept

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

Illustration for Math Concept
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.

Illustration for Pre-Theorem
Before proving the main theorem, she formulated a lemma.
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Math Concept

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

Illustration for Math Concept
The Pythagorean theorem was proved using several lemmas.
LampPro Tip 2/2

Pre-Theorem

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

Illustration for Pre-Theorem
Before proving the main theorem, she formulated a lemma.
LampPro Tip 1/2

Math Concept

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

Illustration for Math Concept
The Pythagorean theorem was proved using several lemmas.
LampPro Tip 2/2

Pre-Theorem

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

Illustration for Pre-Theorem
Before proving the main theorem, she formulated a lemma.
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