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theory

/ˈθɪɹi/THIH-ree
/ˈθɪɹi/THIH-ree

Meaninga viewing, speculation

Common meaning: an explanation

Journey through time

  1. Latintheoricasource
  2. Frenchtheoriesource
  3. Englishtheory‘an explanation’ · today

Sources & notes

Meaning: “Meaning” is the sense that emerges from the word’s roots; “Common meaning” is today’s everyday sense. Both written by us.

Pronunciation

  • UK IPA: converted from the US form by rule (unchecked). Respelling: generated.
  • No UK recording; the speaker uses your device’s en-GB voice.
  • US IPA: CMUdict (BSD-2), converted to IPA by rule. Respelling: generated.
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Origin: Built on Latin theorica ‘a viewing, speculation’.

Roots

  • theorica Latin “a viewing, speculation”

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