Canadian English Meaning of theory
Theory
Other Canadian English words related to Theory
Nearest Words of theory
- theory of dissociation => Theory of dissociation
- theory of electrolytic dissociation => Electrolytic dissociation theory
- theory of evolution => Theory of evolution
- theory of games => Game theory
- theory of gravitation => theory of gravitation
- theory of gravity => theory of gravity
- theory of indicators => Theory of indicators
- theory of inheritance => Theory of inheritance
- theory of organic evolution => Theory of organic evolution
- theory of preformation => Theory of preformation
Definitions and Meaning of theory in English
theory (n)
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
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 belief that can guide behavior
theory (n.)
A doctrine, or scheme of things, which terminates in speculation or contemplation, without a view to practice; hypothesis; speculation.
An exposition of the general or abstract principles of any science; as, the theory of music.
The science, as distinguished from the art; as, the theory and practice of medicine.
The philosophical explanation of phenomena, either physical or moral; as, Lavoisier's theory of combustion; Adam Smith's theory of moral sentiments.
FAQs About the word theory
Theory
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 ex
Hypothesis,thesis,assumption,guess,impression,premise,Proposition,suggestion,assumption,Theorem
fact,Knowledge,assurance,certainty
theorizing => theorizing, theorizer => theorizer, theorized => theorised, theorize => theorize, theorization => theorization,
