Terms:
Geometry (plane or Euclidean) is a branch of Mathematics that
studies figures.
An axiom is a truth obvious by itself whish is susceptible
of any proof.
Example:
A triangle has three sides.
A postulate is a truth that we don't know proving; and
we admit as true in order to support the continuation of a reasoning.
Example:
The ligne is the shortest path between two points.
A theorem is a statement of truth that we establish by
the means of a proof. A statement of proof includes: a hypothesis,
a conclusion, and a proof (we assume, and conclude
what is going to be proven).
Example:
Pythagoras' theorem.
A corollary is a consequence that comes from the proof
a theorem.
Example:
The hypotenuse is larger than the legs in a rectangular triangle .
A lemma is a truth that we have already proven in order
to support the continuation of a reasoning. We know proving a lemma,
but not a postulate.
Example:
Jordan's lemma.
A preposition is a the statement of an axiom, postulate,
theorem, corollary, or a lemma.
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