Theory (n.) |
A doctrine, or scheme of things, which terminates in speculation or contemplation, without a view to practice; hypothesis; speculation. |
Theory (n.) |
An exposition of the general or abstract principles of any science; as, the theory of music. |
Theory (n.) |
The science, as distinguished from the art; as, the theory and practice of medicine. |
Theory (n.) |
The philosophical explanation of phenomena, either physical or moral; as, Lavoisier's theory of combustion; Adam Smith's theory of moral sentiments. |
Theory |
Contemplative and rational type of abstract or generalizing thinking, or the results of such thinking |
Theory |
Set of fomula that can be deduced from axioms in some given logic |
Theory |
Set of sentences in a formal language |
Theory |
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Theory |
1917 poem |
Theory Synonyms |
Hypothesis, Possibility |