English to English
noun
- a well-substantiated explanation of some aspect of the natural world; an organized system of accepted knowledge that applies in a variety of circumstances to explain a specific set of phenomena
Theories can incorporate facts and laws and tested hypotheses.
True in fact and theory.
source: WordNet 3.0
- a tentative insight into the natural world; a concept that is not yet verified but that if true would explain certain facts or phenomena
A scientific hypothesis that survives experimental testing becomes a scientific theory.
He proposed a fresh theory of alkalis that later was accepted in chemical practices.
source: WordNet 3.0
- a belief that can guide behavior
The architect has a theory that more is less.
They killed him on the theory that dead men tell no tales.
source: WordNet 3.0
- A doctrine, or scheme of things, which terminates in speculation or contemplation, without a view to practice; hypothesis; speculation.
source: Webster 1913
English to Tagalog
noun
- [zíori] Kaalaman sa pag-iisip
source: Diccionario Ingles-Español-Tagalog
