Lemma

/ˈlɛmə/ noun

Definition

A subsidiary proposition in mathematics; a headword in linguistics

Etymology

From Greek 'lemma' meaning something taken or assumed

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A lemma is like a stepping stone - it helps you reach the main theorem!

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