Theorem

the'o-rem, n. That which considered and established as a principle a rule. (Math.) A statement of a prin- Theodolite. ciple to be demonstrated. [L. and Gr. theorem a, a spectacle, subject for contemplation, principle, theorem, Gr. thebrein, to look at, theoros, a spectator; theater, theodolite-] — The'oremat'ic, -ical, Theorem'ic, a. Of, pert, or comprised in, a theorem; consisting of theorems. — The'ory, -o-rl, n. A doctrine, or scheme of things, which terminates in speculation or contemplation, without a view to practice; speculation; an exposition of the general principles of any science: the science disting. the art; the philosophical explanation of phenomena, either physical or moral. [F. theorie, L. and Gr. fheoria, fr. Gr. theorem.]— Theoretic, -ical, a. Pert, to, depending on, or confined theory; speculi+ive; terminating in theory or speculation unr>rnc ical. am, fame, far,.Da or opera, fare 2nd, THICK — Theoretically, adv. — The'orist, n. One who forms theories; one given to theory: a theonzer. — The'orize, [-Rized v-rizd), -hizi.ng.] To form a theory or theories; to speculate. — The'oriz'er, n. Theosophy, etc. See under Theism. Therapeutic, ther-a-pu'tik, -tical, a. Of, or pert, to, the healing art; curative. — Therapeu'tics, n. That part of medicine which respects the discovery and application of remedies for diseases. [F. therapeutique, healing, Gr. the rape at i kos, taking care of, tending, the rape utes, one who waits on a great man, therapeuein, to wait on, attend, serve, the rap on, a servant; Skr. dhri, to maintain, support, E.jirm.]