Definitions

lemma

[lem-uh] / ˈlɛm ə /

NOUN

heading

Synonyms

STRONG

caption description descriptor headline label legend rubric

NOUN

hypothesis

Synonyms

STRONGEST

assumption axiom conclusion conjecture explanation guess inference interpretation premise proposition rationale supposition theorem thesis

STRONG

antecedent assignment attribution basis belief condition data deduction demonstration derivation foundation ground layout philosophy plan position postulate presupposition principle proposal reason scheme speculation suggestion surmise system term

WEAK

apriority shot in the dark starting point tentative law

Antonyms

STRONGEST

fact proof reality truth

WEAK

calcualtion measurement

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Tola, a world champion in 2022, only entered the marathon two weeks ago after an injury to his Ethiopian team-mate Sisay Lemma.

From BBC • Aug. 10, 2024

While Lemma studied, Zegeye dedicated herself to learning English and acquiring job skills through a state Department of Social and Health Services program.

From Seattle Times • Dec. 14, 2023

“It helped us to settle and to focus on our activities,” Lemma said.

From Seattle Times • Dec. 14, 2023

On Sunday he will line up against the legendary Bekele along with Gabriel Geay and Sisay Lemma, who will also compete around the two hours and three minutes mark.

From BBC • Dec. 1, 2023

Lemma I. Bodies are distinguished from one another in respect of motion and rest, quickness and slowness, and not in respect of substance.

From Ethics — Part 2 by Elwes, R. H. M. (Robert Harvey Monro)

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