a tentative insight into the natural world; a concept that is not yet verified but that if true would explain certain facts or phenomena
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theory::noun | Spocien Dictionary
| Type | Words |
|---|---|
| Synonyms | hypothesis, possibility |
| Type of | concept, construct, conception |
| Has types | speculation, conjecture, framework, gemmule, historicism, hypothetical, model, assumption, supposal, supposition, theoretical account |
| Derivation | theorist, theorize, theoretic, theoretician, theorise |
a scientific hypothesis that survives experimental testing becomes a scientific theory.
he proposed a fresh theory of alkalis that later was accepted in chemical practices.
| Type | Words |
|---|---|
| Type of | belief |
| Has types | patchwork, jumble, hodgepodge, egoism |
| Derivation | theorize, theorist, theorise |
the architect has a theory that more is less.
they killed him on the theory that dead men tell no tales.
theory::noun | Spocien Dictionary
a well-substantiated explanation of some aspect of the natural world; an organized system of accepted knowledge that applies in a variety of circumstances to explain a specific set of phenomena
| Type | Words |
|---|---|
| Type of | explanation |
| Has types | atomism, atomist theory, holistic theory, field theory, structural sociology, structuralism, holism, atomic theory, preformation, reductionism, scientific theory, theory of preformation, structural anthropology, blastogenesis, economic theory, atomistic theory |
| Derivation | theorist, theoretician, theoretic |
true in fact and theory.
Examples of theory
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Of course the cuts will prove less popular in practice than they have in theory.
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The solution can be found in the price theory section of any economics textbook.
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I teach courses in political theory, government representation and election law.
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I like your idea on theory but, practically speaking, it's virtually impossible.
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This new theory hinges on a change in French government as the possible trigger.
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These books fall into the curious netherworld of extra-academic literary theory.
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It's similar in theory to the Salesforce App Exchange, but for online retailers.
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The grotesque nature of the murders led to a theory about satanic cult activity.
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Well, bang goes the theory that third anniversaries are generally quiet affairs.
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- A well-substantiated explanation of some aspect of the natural world; an organized system of accepted knowledge that applies in a variety of circumstances to explain a specific set of phenomena; "theories can incorporate facts and laws and tested hypotheses"; "true in fact and theory"
- Hypothesis: a tentative insight into the natural world; a concept that is not yet verified but that if true would explain certain facts or phenomena; "a scientific hypothesis that survives experimental testing becomes a scientific theory"; "he proposed a fresh theory of alkalis that later was ...
- A belief that can guide behavior; "the architect has a theory that more is less"; "they killed him on the theory that dead men tell no tales"
- In philosophy, theory (from ancient Greek theoria, , meaning "a looking at, viewing, beholding") refers to contemplation or speculation, as opposed to action. ...
- The game of chess is commonly divided into three phases: the opening, middlegame, and endgame. As to each of these phases, especially the opening and endgame, there is a large body of theory as how the game should be played. ...
- Theory (marketed theory in lower-case letters) is a New York-based men's and women's contemporary sportswear fashion label known for its clean-line and luxuriously simple clothes and accessories. Theory merchandise is sold through signature Theory stores and upscale retailers around the world. ...
- In mathematical logic, a theory (also called a formal theory) is a set of sentences in a formal language. The individual sentences of a theory are called its theorems. A first-order theory is a set of first-order sentences. ...
- There have been several attempts in history to reach a unified theory of mathematics. Some of the greatest mathematicians have expressed views that the whole subject should be fitted into one theory.
- In the sciences, a scientific theory (also called an empirical theory) comprises a collection of concepts, including abstractions of observable phenomena expressed as quantifiable properties, together with rules (called scientific laws) that express relationships between observations of such ...
