Theorem

(the'o-rěm.) [From Gr. theorem a-theoreo, I look at.] (Geom.) A something proposed to be proved; in contradistinction to a problem, which requires something to be done. A T. requires a demonstration; a problem, a solution.-(Alg.) It is sometimes used to denote a rule, particularly when that rule is expre ed by symbols. [s. 891]