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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
hypothesis
law
atomic theory
law of nature
structuralism
reductionism
blastogenesis
structural sociology
possibility
holistic theory
economic theory
scientific theory
atomism
atomistic theory
structural anthropology
theory of preformation
field theory
atomist theory
explanation
holism
preformation
Antonyms
atomism
holism
wave theory
wave theory of light
corpuscular theory of light
Etymology
theory (English)
theoria (Latin)
θεωρία (Ancient Greek (to 1453))
θεωρέω (Ancient Greek (to 1453))
θεωρός (Ancient Greek (to 1453))
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2. M-theory
noun.
(particle
physics)
a
theory
that
involves
an
eleven-dimensional
universe
in
which
the
weak
and
strong
forces
and
gravity
are
unified
and
to
which
all
the
string
theories
belong.
Synonyms
model
string theory
theoretical account
framework
Antonyms
follower
unworthy
3. theory-based
adjective.
Based
in
theory
rather
than
experiment.
Synonyms
theoretic
theoretical
Antonyms
empirical
applied
confirmable
4. 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
model
assumption
conception
hypothetical
historicism
conjecture
speculation
possibility
construct
supposal
hypothesis
concept
theoretical account
framework
gemmule
Antonyms
misconception
civil law
international law
synthesis
nonbeing
Etymology
theory (English)
theoria (Latin)
θεωρία (Ancient Greek (to 1453))
θεωρέω (Ancient Greek (to 1453))
θεωρός (Ancient Greek (to 1453))
5. theory
noun.
(ˈθɪri, ˈθiːɝi)
A
belief
that
can
guide
behavior.
Synonyms
hodgepodge
patchwork
jumble
egoism
belief
Antonyms
unbelief
nonexistence
impossible
possible
impossibility
Etymology
theory (English)
theoria (Latin)
θεωρία (Ancient Greek (to 1453))
θεωρέω (Ancient Greek (to 1453))
θεωρός (Ancient Greek (to 1453))
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