lemma

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In Schwartz’s solution to the Halpern-Weaver conjecture, the T-pattern lemma is a critical component.

From Scientific American • Sep. 12, 2023

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

From Textbooks • Jun. 15, 2022

Sperner’s lemma is sort of a discrete version of that continuous theorem.

From Scientific American • Sep. 29, 2018

Dr. Riehl’s real favorite theorem is the Yoneda lemma, but she wanted to talk about a different theorem for the podcast.

From Scientific American • May 28, 2018

He then proceeds to set forth that a certain "tomfoolery lemma," with its "tomfoolery" superstructure, "never had existence outside the shallow brains of its inventor," Euclid.

From A Budget of Paradoxes, Volume I by Smith, David Eugene