Meaning & Definition of Theorist in English

Detailed Definitions

• Definition: A person engaged in the theoretical aspects of a particular field of study.

  Example Sentence: The physicist was regarded as one of the leading theorists in quantum mechanics.

• Definition: An individual who speculates or makes conjectures based on limited evidence.

  Example Sentence: Many theorists have proposed various explanations for the phenomenon.

Etymology

Origin: Derived from the word 'theory', from Greek 'theoria', meaning contemplation or speculation.

Synonyms

Common Phrases and Expressions

• social theorist: A theorist who analyzes social phenomena.
• political theorist: An individual who studies political ideas and their implications.
• educational theorist: A person who develops theories related to education and learning.

Translations

• Spanish: teorista

• French: théoricien

• German: Theoretiker

• Russian: теоретик

Related Words

• theory: A system of ideas intended to explain something.

• hypothesis: A proposed explanation made on the basis of limited evidence.

Slang Meanings of theorist

• Meaning: Conspiracy theorist

  Example Sentence: Someone who believes in theories that explain events through conspiracies.

• Meaning: Armchair theorist

  Example Sentence: A person who speculates about something without practical experience.