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Synonyms & Similar Words
hypothesis
concept
idea
notion
proposition
speculation
assumption
conjecture
supposition
opinion
viewpoint
perspective
belief
doctrine
principle
thesis
philosophy
model
framework
paradigm
scheme
system
conceptuality
abstraction
postulate
premise
surmise
guess
estimate
prediction
forecast
projection
Meaning of Theory
According to the Oxford English Dictionary, a theory is "a supposition or a system of ideas intended to explain something, especially one based on general principles independent of the thing to be explained"
Definitions
- Merriam-Webster defines theory as "a plausible or scientifically acceptable general principle or body of principles offered to explain phenomena"
- Cambridge Dictionary states that a theory is "an idea or set of ideas that is intended to explain facts or events"
Example Uses
- The scientist developed a theory to explain the behavior of subatomic particles
- The company's business theory is based on providing excellent customer service
- The economist's theory on market trends was proven correct by the latest data
- The psychologist's theory on human behavior was influential in the field
- The theory of evolution is widely accepted in the scientific community
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
fact
reality
truth
certainty
proof
evidence
confirmation
verification
validation
actuality
actualness
actualization
concreteness
tangibility
substantiation
demonstration
authentication
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substantiation