theory

noun

(also Math.) Theorie, die

theory of evolution/music — Evolutions-/Musiktheorie, die

in theory — theoretisch

have a theory that ... — die Theorie vertreten, dass ...

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['Ɵiəri]

plural - theories; noun

1) (an idea or explanation which has not yet been proved to be correct: There are many theories about the origin of life; In theory, I agree with you, but it would not work in practice.) die Theorie

2) (the main principles and ideas in an art, science etc as opposed to the practice of actually doing it: A musician has to study both the theory and practice of music.) die Theorie

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- theoretically
- theorize
- theorise
- theorist

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theo·ry

[ˈθɪəri, AM ˈθi:ə-]

n

1. no pl (rules) Theorie f, Lehre f

economic \theory Wirtschaftstheorie f

2. (possible explanation) Theorie f, Annahme f

▪ the \theory is that ... die Theorie besagt, dass ...

in \theory in der Theorie, theoretisch

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['ɵIərɪ]

n

Theorie f

in theory — theoretisch, in der Theorie

theory of colour/evolution — Farben-/Evolutionslehre or -theorie f

he has a theory that ... — er hat die Theorie, dass ...

well, it's a theory — das ist eine Möglichkeit

he always goes on the theory that ... — er geht immer davon aus, dass ...

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theory [ˈθıərı] s

1. Theorie f, Lehre f:

theory of chances Wahrscheinlichkeitsrechnung f;

theory of evolution BIOL Evolutionstheorie, Abstammungslehre;

theory of games MATH Spieltheorie;

theory of numbers MATH Zahlentheorie; → relativity 1

2. Theorie f, theoretischer Teil (einer Wissenschaft etc):

theory of music Musiktheorie

3. Theorie f (Ggs Praxis):

in theory theoretisch

4. Theorie f, Idee f

5. Hypothese f, Annahme f:

my theory is that … meiner Ansicht nach …;

if my theory is correct wenn ich mich nicht irre

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noun

(also Math.) Theorie, die

theory of evolution/music — Evolutions-/Musiktheorie, die

in theory — theoretisch

have a theory that ... — die Theorie vertreten, dass ...

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n.

Theorie -n f.