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theory
an idea that may explain how or why something happens
Synonyms
- explanation
- hypothesis
- supposition
Antonyms
- fact
- certainty
theory in a sentence
Our theory was that the classroom plant leaned toward the window because it needed light.
Liam tested his theory that adding larger wheels would make the model car travel farther.
Where it comes from
From Greek theoria 'a way of looking at something'
Memory hook
A theory is an idea about the reason behind a mystery.
Read it in context
- The Garden Below Nature