nounScience
theory
a set of ideas that explains something.
Example sentence
The theory explains how mountains form.
Synonyms
- explanation
- model
Make it stick
Write one sentence of your own with theory about your studies or work, and say it out loud. Use it again tomorrow in a practice answer. Words you use twice in 24 hours are far easier to recall on test day.
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