Theory

[θiәri]

Definition

(noun.) 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'.

(noun.) 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'.

Edited by Faye--From WordNet

Definition

(n.) A doctrine, or scheme of things, which terminates in speculation or contemplation, without a view to practice; hypothesis; speculation.

(n.) An exposition of the general or abstract principles of any science; as, the theory of music.

(n.) The science, as distinguished from the art; as, the theory and practice of medicine.

(n.) The philosophical explanation of phenomena, either physical or moral; as, Lavoisier's theory of combustion; Adam Smith's theory of moral sentiments.

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Synonyms and Synonymous

n. [1]. Speculation, hypothesis, assumption, conjecture, postulate, plan, scheme, system.[2]. Science, philosophy, doctrine, abstract principles.[3]. Exposition, rationale, reason.

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