Teoria (en. Theory)
/te-o-ria/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
noun
A system of ideas or principles that describes or explains a phenomenon or situation.
The theory of relativity shed light on the concepts of space and time.
Ang teoriya ng relativity ay nagbigay liwanag sa mga konsepto ng espasyo at panahon.
An idea or statement that has not yet been formally proven.
There are various theories explaining the formation of the world.
Mayroong iba't ibang mga teoriyang nagbibigay paliwanag sa pagbuo ng daigdig.
The process of developing ideas based on observations and experiments.
The theory is important in sciences because it serves as the basis for research.
Ang teoriya ay mahalaga sa mga agham dahil ito ang nagsisilbing batayan ng mga pagsasaliksik.
Etymology
from Latin 'theoria' meaning 'view' or 'examination'
Common Phrases and Expressions
conspiracy theory
A theory suggesting a secret plan by people for a particular purpose.
teorya ng pagsasabwatan
theory of evolution
Theory explaining the change of organisms over time.
teorya ng ebolusyon
Related Words
hypothesis
A temporary explanation made prior to thorough research.
hipotesis
analysis
A process of careful study or examination of something.
pagsusuri
Slang Meanings
Just gossip
All you’re saying are just theories, there's no proof.
Puro teoriya lang yung sinasabi mo, wala namang pruweba.
Nonsense talk
Don’t talk nonsense, it looks like it's not true.
Huwag ka nang magsalita ng palabok, mukha namang di totoo.
Combination
Your theory is like a combination of many things, it's too complicated.
Ang teoriya mo kasi parang kumbinasyon ng maraming bagay, masyadong komplikado.