CZ:Lemma article

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A lemma article is an article created for a subject where there is a presumption that it is unlikely that a significant amount will be written about that subject in the near future, and thus the article consists simply of a definition which is transcluded on the main page.
Because of this special purpose a definition for a lemma article may be longer than the else recommended length of about 100 characters.

How to create a lemma article

  1. Create a definition subpage with a definition of the subject.
  2. Create the main page with only the {{subpages}} template on it.
  3. That is all. Simple, isn't it?

How to turn a lemma article into a full article

  1. Add content to the main article page.
  2. Create the metadata template.
  3. Create the talk page.
  4. Simplify (shorten) the definition if this is appropriate.

Good uses of the lemma article system

(Suggestions please, folks.)