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- pronunciation:
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- features:
- Word Combinations (noun), Word Explorer
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theories |
| definition 1: |
a proposed explanation of something, usu. based on abstract reasoning.
He decided to test out his theory.
- similar words:
- assumption, concept, conjecture, hypothesis, idea, postulate, speculation, supposition, surmise, thesis
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| definition 2: |
the body of principles underlying an area or field.
music theory- synonyms:
- doctrine, science
- similar words:
- laws, philosophy, principles, school
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| definition 3: |
a speculative view or opinion.
I have a theory about his disappearance.- synonyms:
- conjecture, speculation
- antonyms:
- fact
- similar words:
- belief, divination, feeling, guess, intuition, notion, supposition, view
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| related words: |
abstract, aesthetic, conclusion, doctrine, thought |
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