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Theory - English meaning

Theory – definitions in English dictionary

noun

A supposition or a system of ideas intended to explain something, especially one based on general principles independent of the thing to be explained.

Usage examples:

Darwin's theory of evolution

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理论, 论, 原理, 学说, 臆测, 臆说

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Theorie

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La théorie, Théorie, Thèse

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Theorie, Lehre, These, Idee

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लिखित, सिद्धांत, वाद, मत

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Teoria

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이론, ...론, 학설, 의견

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Теория, Необоснованное предположение

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Teoría

Word origin

late 16th century (denoting a mental scheme of something to be done): via late Latin from Greek theōria ‘contemplation, speculation’, from theōros ‘spectator’.

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