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