Theory [noun]
Definition of Theory:
hypothesis, belief
Synonyms of Theory:
● Code
● Doctrine
● Argument
● Concept
● Thesis
● System
● Assumption
● Suspicion
● Proposal
● Scheme
● Approach
● Method
● Premise
● Philosophy
● Idea
● Plan
● Rationale
● Understanding
● Provision
● Ideology
● Position
● Speculation
● Impression
● Outlook
● Shot
● Hunch
● Foundation
● Supposition
● Surmise
● Presumption
● Guess
● Basis
● Theorem
● Postulate
● Conditions
● Conjecture
● Dogma
● Base
● Stab
● Presentiment
● Guesswork
● Feeling
● Grounds
● Suppose
● Systemization
● Codification
● Supposal
● Formularization
Opposite/Antonyms of Theory:
● Certainty
● Calculation
● Proof
● Truth
● Fact
● Measurement
● Knowledge
● Information
● Reality
● Disbelief
Sentence/Example of Theory:
Here is one theory that swallows up and annihilates all others.
I thought him as true a representative of the people as ever theory could portray.
But the interference must be regulated by some theory of the individual's rights.
It is time now, I think, to test my theory by considering the converse of it.
He keeps playing with action as an artist plays with a theory.
"I think that was carrying your theory a little too far," said the professor dubiously.
The rest of my theory is embodied in the foregoing narrative.
Fragments of knowledge came to him, but nothing on which to build a theory of what was wrong.
She had come to believe almost his theory of the future, since it was not repugnant to her prejudices.
Half my theory proved just; that is saying a great deal for any theory.