Results
Definition of theories :
of Theory
Synonyms:
ideas (part of speech: noun)
images, observations, conceptions, principles, reflections, opinions, ideas, notions, thoughts, concepts, inklings, perceptions, suppositions, designs, plans, visions, considerations, brainstorms, inspirations
suppositions (part of speech: noun)
presumptions, hypotheses, prophecies, speculations, guesses, imaginations, fantasies, conjectures
Usage examples:
- In recent years the Russian astronomer Bredichin has made a careful study of the shape and positions of comets' tails and finds that they fit with mathematical precision to the theories of electric repulsion. - "A Text-Book of Astronomy", George C. Comstock.
- She had her own theories with regard to this important matter, and when Miss Sinclair went away she was for a time puzzled how to act. - "A Very Naughty Girl", L. T. Meade.
- The dramatic symphony naturally fell foul of all formal theories. - "Musicians of To-Day", Romain Rolland Commentator: Claude Landi.