Demonstrandum

/ˌdemənstrəˈndəm/ noun

Definition

In mathematics and logic, a statement or proposition that remains to be demonstrated or proved; something that must be shown.

Etymology

From Latin demonstrandum, neuter gerundive of demonstrare (to show), meaning literally 'something to be shown.' Common in mathematical proofs, often abbreviated as QED or with the symbol at the end.

Kelly Says

Mathematicians use Latin because math needed a universal language—'demonstrandum' means 'what has to be shown,' and when you write QED at the end of a proof, you're saying 'that which was to be demonstrated has been proven'—talk about ancient efficiency!

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