Theorem

thē′ō-rem, n. a proposition to be proved.— adjs. Theorem at′ic , Theorem′ic .— n. Theorem′atīst .— adjs. Theoret′ic , -al , pertaining to theory: not practical: speculative.— adv. Theoret′ically .— n.pl. Theoret′ics , the speculative parts of a science.— n. Thē′oric ( Shak. ), theory, speculation.— v.i. Thē′orise , to form a theory: to form opinions solely by theories: to speculate.— ns. Thē′orīser ; Thē′orist , a theoriser: one given to theory and speculation; Thē′ory , an explanation or system of anything: an exposition of the abstract principles of a science or art: speculation as opposed to practice. [Gr. theōrēma — theōrein , to view— the as thai , to see.]