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Vocabulary Entry
lemma
|noun • noun
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N
noun
A lemma is a proposition or statement that is proven or assumed and used as a basis for further reasoning.
Example Sentences
"In mathematics, a lemma is often used to help prove a larger theorem."
"The researcher provided a lemma to support her main argument."
"After establishing the initial lemma, the mathematician proceeded to the main proof."
N
noun
In linguistics, a lemma refers to the base form of a word or the canonical form, typically used as the headword in a dictionary.
Example Sentences
"The lemma for 'running' is 'run'."
"When studying vocabulary, it's important to focus on the lemma rather than the variations."
"The dictionary entry includes the lemma along with its definitions and usage examples."