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theory

English

  1. 🔊 a belief that can guide behavior
    “the architect has a theory that more is less”
  2. 🔊 a well-substantiated explanation of some aspect of the natural world
    “theories can incorporate facts and laws and tested hypotheses”
  3. 🔊 a tentative insight into the natural world
    “a scientific hypothesis that survives experimental testing becomes a scientific theory”

Spanish

  1. 🔊 teoría theory

Similar words

hypothesis possibility apprehension assumption attitude base basis body of theory climate of opinion common belief community sentiment conceit concept conception conclusion conjecture consensus gentium consideration estimate estimation ethos explanation eye fancy