LEMMA
(noun)Definitions
There are 3 meanings of the word
Lemma.
Lemma - as a noun
A subsidiary proposition that is assumed to be true in order to prove another proposition
The lower and stouter of the two glumes immediately enclosing the floret in most gramineae
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
flowering glumeThe heading that indicates the subject of an annotation or a literary composition or a dictionary entry
Example Sentences
"In linguistics, a lemma is the base form of a word."
"The lemma of the word 'running' is 'run'."
"In mathematics, a lemma is a proven statement used as a stepping stone to prove a larger theorem."
"The lemma he presented greatly simplified the proof of the main result."
"A lemma is similar to a lemma in logic or philosophy."
Word Game Points
Is LEMMA a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, lemma is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
LEMMA has a SCRABBLE points total of 9.
Is LEMMA a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, lemma is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordLEMMA has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 12.
Is LEMMA a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, lemma is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordLEMMA has a WORDFEUD points total of 9.
