théorie

Definitions of théorie
  1. 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
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    types:
    théorie scientifique
    a theory that explains scientific observations
    relativité
    (physics) the theory that space and time are relative concepts rather than absolute concepts
    type of:
    commentaire, explication
    thought that makes something comprehensible
  2. noun
    a belief that can guide behavior
    synonyms: hypothèse, prémisse
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    types:
    amalgame, méli-mélo, ramassis, salmigondis
    a theory or argument made up of miscellaneous or incongruous ideas
    type of:
    croyance
    any cognitive content held as true
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