ALL meanings of theory
the·o·ry
T t - noun theory scientific 1
- noun theory explanation 1
- noun plural theory 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: Einstein's theory of relativity. Synonyms: principle, law, doctrine. 1
- noun plural theory 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. 1
- noun plural theory Mathematics. a body of principles, theorems, or the like, belonging to one subject: number theory. 1
- noun plural theory the branch of a science or art that deals with its principles or methods, as distinguished from its practice: music theory. 1
- noun plural theory a particular conception or view of something to be done or of the method of doing it; a system of rules or principles: conflicting theories of how children best learn to read. 1
- noun plural theory contemplation or speculation: the theory that there is life on other planets. 1
- noun plural theory guess or conjecture: My theory is that he never stops to think words have consequences. 1
- idioms theory in theory, ideally; hypothetically: In theory, mapping the human genome may lead to thousands of cures. 1
- variable noun theory A theory is a formal idea or set of ideas that is intended to explain something. 0
- countable noun theory If you have a theory about something, you have your own opinion about it which you cannot prove but which you think is true. 0
- uncountable noun theory The theory of a practical subject or skill is the set of rules and principles that form the basis of it. 0
- noun theory a system of rules, procedures, and assumptions used to produce a result 0
- noun theory abstract knowledge or reasoning 0
- noun theory a speculative or conjectural view or idea 0
- noun theory an ideal or hypothetical situation (esp in the phrase in theory) 0
- noun theory a set of hypotheses related by logical or mathematical arguments to explain and predict a wide variety of connected phenomena in general terms 0
- noun theory a mental viewing; contemplation 0
- noun theory a speculative idea or plan as to how something might be done 0
- noun theory a systematic statement of principles involved 0
- noun theory a formulation of apparent relationships or underlying principles of certain observed phenomena which has been verified to some degree 0
- noun theory that branch of an art or science consisting in a knowledge of its principles and methods rather than in its practice; pure, as opposed to applied, science, etc. 0
- noun theory a mere conjecture, or guess 0