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- [thee-uh-ree, theer-ee]
- /ˈθi ə ri, ˈθɪər i/
- /ˈθɪəri/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [thee-uh-ree, theer-ee]
- /ˈθi ə ri, ˈθɪər i/
Definitions of theory word
- noun plural theory a coherent group of tested general propositions, commonly regarded as correct, that can be used as principles of explanation and prediction for a class of phenomena: Einstein's theory of relativity. Synonyms: principle, law, doctrine. 1
- noun plural theory a proposed explanation whose status is still conjectural and subject to experimentation, in contrast to well-established propositions that are regarded as reporting matters of actual fact. Synonyms: idea, notion hypothesis, postulate. Antonyms: practice, verification, corroboration, substantiation. 1
- noun plural theory Mathematics. a body of principles, theorems, or the like, belonging to one subject: number theory. 1
- noun plural theory the branch of a science or art that deals with its principles or methods, as distinguished from its practice: music theory. 1
- noun plural theory a particular conception or view of something to be done or of the method of doing it; a system of rules or principles: conflicting theories of how children best learn to read. 1
- noun plural theory contemplation or speculation: the theory that there is life on other planets. 1
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Origin of theory
First appearance:
before 1590 One of the 37% oldest English words
1590-1600; < Late Latin theōria < Greek theōría a viewing, contemplating, equivalent to theōr(eîn) to view + -ia -y3
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Parts of speech for Theory
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theory popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 98% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
theory usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for theory
noun theory
- apriorism — the philosophical doctrine that there may be genuine knowledge independent of experience
- apriority — the quality or fact of being a priori
- assumption — If you make an assumption that something is true or will happen, you accept that it is true or will happen, often without any real proof.
- basis — If something is done on a particular basis, it is done according to that method, system, or principle.
- belief — Belief is a feeling of certainty that something exists, is true, or is good.
Antonyms for theory
noun theory
- absoluteness — the quality of being absolute
- authoritativeness — having due authority; having the sanction or weight of authority: an authoritative opinion.
- certainty — Certainty is the state of being definite or of having no doubts at all about something.
- certification — a document attesting the truth of a fact or statement
- conclusion — When you come to a conclusion, you decide that something is true after you have thought about it carefully and have considered all the relevant facts.
Top questions with theory
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