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lemma

[lem-uh] / ˈlɛm ə /




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A false lemma is a false premise, or step in the reasoning process.

From Textbooks • Jun. 15, 2022

Yoneda began explaining the lemma on the platform and continued it on the train before it departed the station.

From Scientific American • Sep. 14, 2021

Dr. Tanton also talked about how Sperner’s lemma can be used to prove the hairy ball theorem, famous largely because of its colorful name.

From Scientific American • Sep. 29, 2018

Dr. Tanton explained how you can see the lemma for yourself.

From Scientific American • Sep. 29, 2018

The proof in this and in all cases depends on a lemma which forms Prop.

From Archimedes Men of Science by Heath, Thomas Little




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