Theory — synonyms, definition

1. theory (Noun)

abstraction assessment assumption axiom basis belief concept conception conjecture contemplation design estimate estimation explanation guess hypothesis idea intent judgment law • • •

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. ex. "theories can incorporate facts and laws and tested hypotheses" ex. "true in fact and theory"

theory (Noun) — A tentative insight into the natural world; a concept that is not yet verified but that if true would explain certain facts or phenomena. ex. "a scientific hypothesis that survives experimental testing becomes a scientific theory" ex. "he proposed a fresh theory of alkalis that later was accepted in chemical practices" ex. "a scientific possibility that survives experimental testing becomes a scientific theory"

theory (Noun) — A belief that can guide behaviour. ex. "the architect has a theory that more is less" ex. "they killed him on the theory that dead men tell no tales"

belief concept conception construct explanation assumption atomic theory atomism atomist theory atomistic theory blastogenesis conjecture economic theory egoism field theory framework gemmule historicism hodgepodge holism holistic theory hotchpotch hypothetical jumble model • • • law law of nature assumption atomic theory atomism atomist theory atomistic theory blastogenesis conjecture economic theory egoism field theory framework gemmule historicism hodgepodge holism holistic theory hotchpotch hypothetical jumble model • • •