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/te.ɔ.ʁi/
Translation
theory
Word origin
From Late Latin theoria, from Greek theoria ('contemplation, speculation, a looking at'), from theorein ('to observe'). The same root gives English 'theory' and 'theatre'.
- Origin
- Greek
- Root
- theoria
- English cognates
- theory, theatre
Grammar
Examples
, .
In theory, this plan should work.
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His theory has never been proven.
l' l'.
There are several theories about the origin of the universe.
, c' , , c' .
Theory is fine, but practice is better.
Cette .
This new theory calls everything into question.
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