theory
/θˈɪɹi/ · 2 syllables
Meaning
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” - 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” - a belief that can guide behavior
“the architect has a theory that more is less”
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