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theories |
| definition 1: |
a statement that tries to explain why something happens or why something has happened. A theory comes from a lot of study and thought.
The scientists discussed theories about the beginning of life on Earth.
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| definition 2: |
a guess about something that may have some evidence to support it but is not proven to be true.
The police have a new theory about how the crime was committed.- antonyms:
- fact
- similar words:
- belief, feeling, view
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conclusion |
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