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theory

/ˈɵiːjəri/

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noun

plural -ries

an idea or set of ideas that is intended to explain facts or events [count]

a widely accepted scientific theory

Einstein's theory of relativity

theories on/about evolution [noncount]

according to atomic/economic theory

[count] :an idea that is suggested or presented as possibly true but that is not known or proven to be true

Her method is based on the theory that all children want to learn.

There are a number of different theories about the cause of the disease.

She proposed a theory of her own.

Investigators rejected the theory that the death was accidental.

There is no evidence to support such a theory.

[noncount] :the general principles or ideas that relate to a particular subject

He is a specialist in film theory and criticism.

music theory

in theory

used to say what should happen or be true if a theory is correct

In theory, the reading skills of the students should improve.

used to say that something seems to be true or possible as an idea but may not actually be true or possible

I agree with you in theory, but realistically I don't think we have the time to do that.