Meaning of theory
Definition of 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; "theories can
incorporate
facts and
laws
and
tested
hypotheses"; "true in
fact
and theory"
a
tentative
insight
into the
natural
world; a
concept
that is not yet
verified
but that if
true
would
explain
certain
facts or phenomena; "a
scientific
hypothesis that survives
experimental
testing
becomes a
scientific
theory"; "he proposed a
fresh
theory of alkalis that
later
was
accepted
in
chemical
practices"
a
belief
that can
guide
behavior; "the
architect
has a theory that
more
is less"; "they killed him on the theory that
dead
men
tell
no tales"
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