Yahoo Web Search

Search results

1. Dictionary

   The·o·ry

   /ˈTHirē/

   

   noun

   • 1. a supposition or a system of ideas intended to explain something, especially one based on general principles independent of the thing to be explained: "Darwin's theory of evolution" Similar hypothesisthesisconjecturesuppositionspeculationpostulationpostulatepropositionpremisesurmiseassumptionpresumptionpresuppositionnotionguesshunchfeelingsuspicionopinionviewbeliefthinkingthought(s)judgmentcontentionprinciplesideasconceptsprincipled explanationslawsphilosophyideologysystem of ideasscience
   • ▪ a set of principles on which the practice of an activity is based: "a theory of education"
   • ▪ an idea used to account for a situation or justify a course of action: "my theory would be that the place has been seriously mismanaged"
   • ▪ a collection of propositions to illustrate the principles of a subject.

   Word Origin late 16th century (denoting a mental scheme of something to be done): via late Latin from Greek theōria ‘contemplation, speculation’, from theōros ‘spectator’.

   Scrabble Points: 12

   • T

     1

   • H

     4

   • E

     1

   • O

     1

   • R

     1

   • Y

     4

   Powered by Oxford Languages

   More Definitions, Word Origin & ScrabbleShow less

2. Top Stories

   • News about Young Sheldon, CBS, season 7
     • 

       

       Cincinnati.com | The Enquirer via Yahoo News

       Is 'Young Sheldon' new tonight? When is the series finale? What to know

       4 hours ago

     • 

       

       ClutchPoints

       Young Sheldon spin-off gets huge title, release update

       3 hours ago

     • 

       Collider

       The First 'Young Sheldon' Spin-Off Trailer Is Here and Georgie and Mandy Are Making It Work

       3 hours ago

   • News about Taylor Swift, fan theory, Instagram video
     • 

       

       Parade via Yahoo News

       Taylor Swift Seemingly Confirms Fan Theory About Meaning of Her Latest Single

       4 hours ago

     • 

       

       Newsweek

       Taylor Swift seemingly confirmed this fan theory About 'TTPD'

       5 hours ago

   • News about Kris Jenner, House Republicans, conspiracy theory
     • 

       

       Newsweek

       Kris Jenner, Corey Gamble caught up in Diddy conspiracy theory

       1 day ago

     • 

       

       The Raw Story

       'Fix this': House Republicans spread theory Mike Johnson just outlawed the New Testament

       6 hours ago

   • Also in the news
     • 

       

       Newsweek

       Scientific tweak may fix Einstein theory "glitch"

       6 hours ago

     • 

       

       HuffPost via Yahoo News

       Kimberly Guilfoyle Floats Wild Theory About Kristi Noem’s Dog-Killing Admission

       15 hours ago

     • 

       Salon via Yahoo News

       “He doesn't play games": Experts say judge may "come down strongly" on Trump for gag order violation

       3 hours ago