1. theory
noun. ['ˈθɪri, ˈθiːɝi'] 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.
Synonyms
- structural anthropology
- reductionism
- atomic theory
- holistic theory
- law of nature
- theory of preformation
- possibility
- atomist theory
- field theory
- law
- scientific theory
- explanation
- atomism
- atomistic theory
- preformation
- holism
- hypothesis
- blastogenesis
- structural sociology
- economic theory
Antonyms
- atomism
- corpuscular theory of light
- wave theory
- wave theory of light
Etymology
- theoria (Latin)
- θεωρία (Ancient Greek (to 1453))
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2. theory
noun. ['ˈθɪri, ˈθiːɝi'] a tentative insight into the natural world; a concept that is not yet verified but that if true would explain certain facts or phenomena.
Synonyms
- supposition
- historicism
- hypothesis
- possibility
- conception
- model
- theoretical account
- supposal
- concept
- gemmule
- framework
- speculation
- conjecture
- construct
- assumption
Antonyms
- synthesis
- impossible
- impossibility
- nonexistence
Etymology
- theoria (Latin)
- θεωρία (Ancient Greek (to 1453))
3. theory
noun. ['ˈθɪri, ˈθiːɝi'] a belief that can guide behavior.
Synonyms
- egoism
- jumble
- patchwork
- belief
Antonyms
- possible
- nonbeing
- civil law
- international law
Etymology
- theoria (Latin)
- θεωρία (Ancient Greek (to 1453))
4. set
verb. ['ˈsɛt'] put into a certain place or abstract location.
Synonyms
- fix
- middle
- mislay
- underlay
- pillow
- cock
- prepose
- pigeonhole
- perch
- put down
- move
- sow
- stratify
- settle
- set up
- bed
- appose
- repose
- deposit
- lean
- tee up
- upend
- lay
- sit
- bucket
- ground
- space
- ship
- throw
- step
- butt
- glycerolise
- stick in
- recline
- stand
- thrust
- shelve
- plant
- superimpose
- load
- enclose
- lay over
- put in
- glycerolize
- bottle
- parallelize
- superpose
- park
- sign
- imbricate
- introduce
- settle down
- replace
- ensconce
- intersperse
- nestle
- instal
- place down
- postpose
- arrange
- displace
- pile
- poise
- dispose
- trench
- ladle
- place upright
- set down
- coffin
- posit
- barrel
- cram
- situate
- inclose
- put back
- pose
- lose
- rest
- put
- position
- place
- siphon
- misplace
- emplace
- juxtapose
- snuggle
- install
- clap
- insert
- reposition
- sit down
- docket
- seed
- jar
- tee
- seat
- marshal
- recess
- rack up
Antonyms
- deglycerolize
- win
- progress
- gain
Etymology
- set (Middle English (1100-1500))
5. set
verb. ['ˈsɛt'] fix conclusively or authoritatively.
Synonyms
- identify
- determine
- price
- charge
- tax
- filiate
- format
- value
- initialize
- assess
- date
- initialise
Antonyms
- empty
- unsheathe
- uncover
- lose
Etymology
- set (Middle English (1100-1500))
6. set
noun. ['ˈsɛt'] a group of things of the same kind that belong together and are so used.
Synonyms
- consort
- octet
- core
- manicure set
- core group
- intersection
- threescore
- nucleus
- chess set
- sum
- volume
- join
- septet
- product
- collection
- quintette
- triple
- quintuplet
- field
- quintet
- quadruple
- score
- choir
- quartet
- portfolio
- Cartesian product
- sestet
- trio
- quintuple
- octette
- quadruplet
- quartette
- synset
- pair
- accumulation
- sextet
- sextette
- brace
- union
- triad
- conjugation
- bracket
- septette
- suite
- assemblage
- dentition
- singleton
- triplet
- teeth
Antonyms
- unwind
- arrange
- disengage
- wind
Etymology
- set (Middle English (1100-1500))
7. set
noun. ['ˈsɛt'] (mathematics) an abstract collection of numbers or symbols.
Synonyms
- intersection
- topological space
- null set
- mathematical space
- field
- universal set
- root
- range
- domain of a function
- abstract entity
- domain
- image
- interval
- solution
- subset
- diagonal
- Mandelbrot set
- mathematical group
- abstraction
- range of a function
- locus
Antonyms
- behave
- discontinue
- refrain
- closing
Etymology
- set (Middle English (1100-1500))
8. set
verb. ['ˈsɛt'] decide upon or fix definitely.
Synonyms
- fix
- specify
- determine
- limit
- define
- name
- select
- quantify
- reset
- take
- choose
Antonyms
- negativeness
- positiveness
- negativity
- positivity
Etymology
- set (Middle English (1100-1500))
9. set
verb. ['ˈsɛt'] establish as the highest level or best performance.
Synonyms
- lay down
- establish
- mark
Antonyms
- uncommunicative
- smooth
- unplug
- phase out
Etymology
- set (Middle English (1100-1500))
10. set
verb. ['ˈsɛt'] put into a certain state; cause to be in a certain state.
Synonyms
- alter
- modify
- change
- pitch
Antonyms
- nonpayment
- withdraw
- take
- endomorphic
Etymology
- set (Middle English (1100-1500))