lemma

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A false lemma is a false premise, or step in the reasoning process.

From Textbooks • Jun. 15, 2022

Mohamed Omar told us how to count symmetries using a clever lemma.

From Scientific American • Feb. 16, 2019

Dr. Tanton also talked about how Sperner’s lemma can be used to prove the hairy ball theorem, famous largely because of its colorful name.

From Scientific American • Sep. 29, 2018

You’ll have to listen to the episode to hear why this opulent meringue concoction is the perfect accompaniment to Sperner’s lemma.

From Scientific American • Sep. 29, 2018

The glumes at least half as long as the lemma Wood-grass, Muhlenbergia mexicana. 23a.

From The Plants of Michigan Simple Keys for the Identification of the Native Seed Plants of the State by Gleason, Henry Allan