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Translation

theory

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Word origin

An international borrowing of theory, from Greek theoria ('contemplation, a viewing'), from theorein ('to look at'). The same root gives English theory and theorem.

Origin
Greek, via international theory
Root
theoria
English cognates
theory, theorem

Examples

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His theory explains many facts.

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That is only a theory, not a fact.

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She explained her theory in easy words.

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This word is taught in chapter 14, lesson 8: teorio, pentri, bieno and 7 more words.