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Theory

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Definitions for Theory

noun
a well-substantiated explanation of some aspect of the natural world
Examples
  1. an organized system of accepted knowledge that applies in a variety of circumstances to explain a specific set of phenomena
  2. theories can incorporate facts and laws and tested hypotheses
  3. true in fact and theory
noun
a tentative insight into the natural world
Synonyms
Examples
  1. a concept that is not yet verified but that if true would explain certain facts or phenomena
  2. a scientific hypothesis that survives experimental testing becomes a scientific theory
  3. he proposed a fresh theory of alkalis that later was accepted in chemical practices
noun
a belief that can guide behavior
Examples
  1. the architect has a theory that more is less
  2. they killed him on the theory that dead men tell no tales

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