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theory meaning and definition
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Definition of theory (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"; "true in fact and theory"
- 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"; "he proposed a fresh theory of alkalis that later was accepted in chemical practices"
- synonyms: hypothesis, possibility
- a belief that can guide behavior
- "the architect has a theory that more is less"; "they killed him on the theory that dead men tell no tales"
Source: Princeton University Wordnet