theory
theory
an idea explaining something
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theory with Russian translation
theory usage examples
Его теория звучит интересно, но нам нужны доказательства.
His theory sounds interesting, but we need proof.
Мы обсудили новую теорию на уроке.
We discussed a new theory in class.
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theory synonyms
What's the difference between theory / hypothesis / model / concept / idea / explanation
the general term for an explanation or framework
Einstein's theory changed science.
Теория Эйнштейна изменила науку.
a testable idea that may be true, but is not yet proven
The scientist tested her hypothesis.
Учёный проверил свою гипотезу.
This model explains climate change.
Эта модель объясняет изменение климата.
Freedom is an important concept.
Свобода — важное понятие.
I have an idea for a new game.
У меня есть идея для новой игры.
a statement that makes something clear; often the result of explaining a theory
Her explanation was easy to understand.
Её объяснение было легко понять.
The argument is based on a false assumption.
Аргумент основан на ложном допущении.
This principle guides our research.
Этот принцип направляет наше исследование.
a formal statement or claim, often used in logic or philosophy
The proposition was debated in class.
Это положение обсуждали на уроке.
a guess or theory without enough proof; less certain and more tentative
There was much speculation about the cause of the fire.
О причине пожара много гадали.
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В чем разница в английском между carry, wear, tote и lug
Carry — нести или иметь при себе, wear — носить на теле, tote — таскать с собой, lug — тащить тяжёлое с усилием.
В чем разница в английском между whole, entire, complete и intact
Разница между whole, entire, complete и intact: целое, весь объем, завершенность и сохранность без повреждений.
В чем разница в английском между choose, pick, select и opt for
Разница между choose, pick, select и opt for: обычный выбор, разговорный выбор, выбор из списка и осознанное предпочтение.
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How to pronounce theory and what this word means
theory translation: теория. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.
how to pronounce theory
/ˈθɪəri/
theory translation
теория
theory examples
His theory sounds interesting, but we need proof.
theory transcription
/ˈθɪəri/, /ˈθɪri/
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Questions about this word
theory meaning: what does it mean?
an idea explaining something
theory pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?
theory is pronounced as /ˈθɪəri/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.
theory definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?
His theory sounds interesting, but we need proof. Translation: Его теория звучит интересно, но нам нужны доказательства.
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