Teorías (en. Theories)

/te'oɾias/

Meaning & Definition

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noun

Set of principles or ideas that attempt to explain a phenomenon.

Scientific theories are fundamental to the advancement of knowledge.

Las teorías científicas son fundamentales para el avance del conocimiento.

Hypothetical explanation that must be corroborated by practice.

There are various theories about the origin of the universe.

Existen diversas teorías sobre el origen del universo.

Systematic knowledge about a specific subject.

Many theories about education are studied at university.

En la universidad se estudian muchas teorías sobre la educación.

From Greek 'theoria', meaning contemplation or view.

theory of relativity

Physical principle stating that the laws of physics are the same for all observers.

teoría de la relatividad

chaos theory

Concept that studies systems very sensitive to initial conditions.

teoría del caos

game theory

Mathematical study of strategy and interdependent decision-making.

teoría de juegos

theoretical

Related to or based on theory.

teórico

theorization

Process of formulating theories about a specific topic.

teorización

theoretic

Something that is speculative and not necessarily practical.

teorético

Unproven ideas that people tend to discuss.

That's just a theory, there isn't enough evidence.

Esa es solo una teoría, no hay evidencia suficiente.

Gossip or assumptions about a popular topic.

I heard several theories about the new movie before its release.

Escuché varias teorías sobre la nueva película antes de su estreno.