Theory
Pronunciation: /ˈθɪriː/
Theory (noun)
- An idea or set of ideas that explains something.
- A system of ideas used to explain facts or events in a subject.
- An idea or guess that is not proven but is thought to be true.
Examples
- The theory explains how plants grow.
- Her theory about the weather was interesting.
Common collocations: develop a theory, support a theory, test a theory, economic theory, scientific theory