Translation
theory
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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