theory

/ˈθɪəri/

noun

teoria

/ˈtɛɔrja/· rzeczownik

Definition

A formal set of ideas that is intended to explain why something happens or exists, often based on general principles.

Examples

Einstein's theory of relativity changed our understanding of the universe.

Teoria względności Einsteina zmieniła nasze rozumienie wszechświata.

It's just a theory, we need more evidence to prove it.

To tylko teoria, potrzebujemy więcej dowodów, aby ją udowodnić.

Synonyms

hypothesis concept principle

Collocations

scientific theoryeconomic theoryprove a theory

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