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theories

/ˈθiːəɹiz/

Meanings
  • noun

    A set of ideas, principles, or concepts, proposed to explain a particular phenomenon or class of phenomena.

    - "The theory of evolution explains the diversity of life on Earth."
    - "The theory of relativity changed our understanding of space and time."
  • noun

    A proposed explanation whose status is still conjectural.

    - "The plasma theory of the Sun is still a subject of ongoing research."
    - "The string theory of particle physics is a theoretical framework for describing the nature of particles and their interactions."

Rhymes
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these , cheese , ease , please , seas , teas
Variants
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Etymology
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From Greek theorein, 'to contemplate, observe, consider'.


Trivia
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  1. The theory of relativity was proposed by Albert Einstein in 1905.

  2. The theory of plate tectonics explains the movement of the Earth's crust.

  3. The term 'theory' comes from the ancient Greek word 'theorein', meaning 'to contemplate, observe, consider'.

  4. Theories can be tested and refuted through experimentation and observation.


Related Concepts
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  1. hypothesis: A proposed explanation that is testable and can be supported or refuted by evidence.

  2. conjecture: A proposed explanation that is not yet proven but is believed to be true based on existing evidence and reasoning.

  3. framework: A set of concepts and principles that provide a structure for understanding and organizing complex information.


Quotes
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  1. While strolling around, we kept the run of the moon all the time, and we still kept an eye on her after we got back to the hotel portico. I had a "theory" that the gravitation of refraction, being subsidiary to atmospheric compensation, the refrangibility of the earth's surface would emphasize this effect in regions where great mountain ranges occur, and possibly so even-handed impact the odic and idyllic forces together, the one upon the other, as to prevent the moon from rising higher than 12,200 feet above sea-level. This daring "theory" had been received with frantic scorn by some of my fellow-scientists, and with an eager silence by others.

    - Mark Twain,{it}A Tramp Abroad{/it},1880
  2. The "theory" of the teacher with all these immigrant kids was that if you spoke English loudly enough they would eventually understand.

    - E. L. Doctorow,{it}Loon Lake{/it},(1979) 1980
  3. The family's "theory" was that the cheating businessmen somehow framed their brother.

    - Eliza Griswold,{it}Harper's{/it},September 2006
  4. The immune surveillance "theory" of cancer holds that in a way we all do have cancer, that a healthy immune system fights off rogue cells as they appear.

    - Sallie Tisdale,{it}Harper's{/it},June 2007

Culture
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Theories have played a significant role in various fields of human knowledge, including science, philosophy, and literature. In science, theories provide explanations for natural phenomena and help to make predictions. In philosophy, theories address fundamental questions about reality and human existence. In literature, theories can be used to analyze and interpret texts.

How to Memorize "theories"

  1. visualize

    - Visualize a group of people sitting around a table, discussing and proposing ideas to explain a phenomenon.
    - Imagine a lightbulb above someone's head when they come up with a new theory.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'theory' with 'explanation' or 'hypothesis'.
    - Think of the scientific method and the role theories play in the process.

  3. mnemonics

    - Use the acronym 'THEORIES' to remember the definition: 'Theories Help Explain Observed Realities In Scientific Studies'.
    - Create a mental image of a 'theory tree' with branches representing different theories and roots representing evidence.


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