Theory
31theory — n. (pl. ies) 1 a supposition or system of ideas explaining something, esp. one based on general principles independent of the particular things to be explained (opp. HYPOTHESIS) (atomic theory; theory of evolution). 2 a speculative (esp.… …
32theory — A reasoned explanation of known facts or phenomena that serves as a basis of investigation by which to seek the truth. SEE ALSO: hypothesis, postulate. [G. theoria, a beholding, speculation, t., fr. theoros, a beholder] adsorption t. of narcosis… …
33theory — [16] The etymological notion underlying theory is of ‘looking’; only secondarily did it develop via ‘contemplation’ to ‘mental conception’. It comes via late Latin theōria from Greek theōríā ‘contemplation, speculation, theory’. This was a… …
34Theory Z — An alternative approach to human resource management put forward by William Ouchi, as a way of enabling US companies to integrate aspects of the Japanese approach to human resource management (compare Theory X and Theory Y). The theory proposes:… …
35theory — Synonyms and related words: apprehension, assumption, attitude, base, basis, body of theory, climate of opinion, common belief, community sentiment, conceit, concept, conception, conclusion, conjecture, consensus gentium, consideration, estimate …
36theory — noun 1) I reckon that confirms my theory Syn: hypothesis, thesis, conjecture, supposition, speculation, postulation, postulate, proposition, premise, surmise, assumption, presupposition; opinion, view, belief, contention 2) …
37theory — /ˈθɪəri / (say thearree) noun (plural theories) 1. a coherent group of general propositions used as principles of explanation for a class of phenomena: Newton s theory of gravitation. 2. a proposed explanation whose status is still conjectural,… …
38theory — [16] The etymological notion underlying theory is of ‘looking’; only secondarily did it develop via ‘contemplation’ to ‘mental conception’. It comes via late Latin theōria from Greek theōríā ‘contemplation, speculation, theory’. This was a… …
39theory — noun a) An unproven conjecture. I have a theory about who broke into the school last night, but I have no proof to back it up. b) An expectation of what should happen, barring unforeseen circumstances …
40THEORY — Etruscan archaeology has been traditionally most closely related to classical archaeology, which explicitly denies the presence of theoretical approaches. In actual fact, Etruscan archaeology has employed both implicit and more explicit theory …
