Definitions for theory

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theory the·o·ry

Spelling: [thee-uh-ree, theer-ee]

IPA: /ˈθi ə ri, ˈθɪər i/

Theory is a 6 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 12 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 10 points.

You can make 105 anagrams from letters in theory (ehorty).

Definitions for theory

noun

1. a coherent group of tested general propositions, commonly regarded as correct, that can be used as principles of explanation and prediction for a class of phenomena: Synonyms: principle, law, doctrine.
2. a proposed explanation whose status is still conjectural and subject to experimentation, in contrast to well-established propositions that are regarded as reporting matters of actual fact. Synonyms: idea, notion hypothesis, postulate. Antonyms: practice, verification, corroboration, substantiation.
3. Mathematics. a body of principles, theorems, or the like, belonging to one subject:
4. the branch of a science or art that deals with its principles or methods, as distinguished from its practice:
5. a particular conception or view of something to be done or of the method of doing it; a system of rules or principles:
6. contemplation or speculation:
7. guess or conjecture:

Idioms

1. in theory, ideally; hypothetically:

Origin of theory

1590-1600; Late Latin theōria Greek theōría a viewing, contemplating, equivalent to theōr(eîn) to view + -ia -y³

Examples for theory

But, in theory, that started to change last week with the first meeting of SIX, the State Innovation Exchange.

So I was happy to see that the European theory of terroir was in action, promoting with pride the qualities of a specific region.

The theory was first floated in the 1950s by Professor Homer Dubs of Oxford University.

It is time now, I think, to test my theory by considering the converse of it.

He keeps playing with action as an artist plays with a theory.

I thought him as true a representative of the people as ever theory could portray.

But a 2011 study of genetic evidence from 30 ethnic groups in India disproved this theory.

Is it sort of evidence of the Gladwellian 10,000 hours theory?

But the interference must be regulated by some theory of the individual's rights.

Here is one theory that swallows up and annihilates all others.