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.