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A doctrine, or scheme of things, which terminates in speculation or contemplation, without a view to practice; hypothesis; speculation.		 n.
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An exposition of the general or abstract principles of any science; as, the theory of music.		 n.
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The science, as distinguished from the art; as, the theory and practice of medicine.		 n.
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The philosophical explanation of phenomena, either physical or moral; as, Lavoisier's theory of combustion; Adam Smith's theory of moral sentiments.		 n.
English » English
Theory Hear the Pronunciation!
A doctrine, or scheme of things, which terminates in speculation or contemplation, without a view to practice; hypothesis; speculation.		 n.
Theory Hear the Pronunciation!
An exposition of the general or abstract principles of any science; as, the theory of music.		 n.
Theory Hear the Pronunciation!
The science, as distinguished from the art; as, the theory and practice of medicine.		 n.
Theory Hear the Pronunciation!
The philosophical explanation of phenomena, either physical or moral; as, Lavoisier's theory of combustion; Adam Smith's theory of moral sentiments.		 n.