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I believe without exception that theory follows practice. Whenever there is a conflict between theory and practice, theory is wrong. As far as I'm concerned, we make theories for what people have done.
David Baker

Meaning of "theories" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF THEORIES

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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF THEORIES

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adjective
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adverb
pronoun
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conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Theories is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES THEORIES MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Theory

Theory is a contemplative and rational type of abstract or generalizing thinking, or the results of such thinking. Depending on the context, the results might for example include generalized explanations of how nature works. The word has its roots in ancient Greek, but in modern use it has taken on several different related meanings. A theory is not the same as a hypothesis. A theory provides an explanatory framework for some observation, and from the assumptions of the explanation follows a number of possible hypotheses that can be tested in order to provide support for, or challenge, the theory. One modern group of meanings emphasizes the interpretative, abstracting, and generalizing nature of theory. For example in the arts and philosophy, the term "theoretical" may be used to describe ideas and empirical phenomena which are not easily measurable. Theory abstracts. It draws away from the particular and empirical. By extension of the philosophical meaning, "theoria" is a word still used in theological contexts to mean viewing through contemplation — speculating about meanings that transcend measurement.

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE THEORIES

theorematist
theoremic
theoretic
theoretical
theoretical physicist
theoretical physics
theoretically
theoretician
theoretics
theoric
theorisation
theoriser
theorist
theorization
theorize
theorizer
theory
theory of games
theory of types
theory-laden

WORDS THAT END LIKE THEORIES

accessories
advisories
calories
categories
countries
directories
dormitories
factories
French Southern and Antarctic Territories
glories
histories
inventories
laboratories
memories
Northwest Territories
repositories
stories
territories
Tories
trajectories
victories

Synonyms and antonyms of theories in the English dictionary of synonyms

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SYNONYMS OF «THEORIES»

The following words have a similar or identical meaning as «theories» and belong to the same grammatical category.
synonyms of theories

Translation of «theories» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF THEORIES

Find out the translation of theories to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of theories from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «theories» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

理论
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

teorías
570 millions of speakers

English

theories
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

सिद्धांतों
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

نظريات
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

теории
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

teorias
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

তত্ত্ব
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

théories
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Teori
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Theorien
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

理論
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

이론
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Teori
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

lý thuyết
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

கோட்பாடுகள்
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

सिद्धांत
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

teoriler
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

teorie
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

teorie
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

теорії
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

teorii
30 millions of speakers
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Translator English - Greek

θεωρίες
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

teorieë
14 millions of speakers
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Translator English - Swedish

teorier
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

teorier
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of theories

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «THEORIES»

The term «theories» is very widely used and occupies the 10.978 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «THEORIES» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about theories

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10 QUOTES WITH «THEORIES»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word theories.
1
Neil Armstrong
People love conspiracy theories.
2
David Baker
I believe without exception that theory follows practice. Whenever there is a conflict between theory and practice, theory is wrong. As far as I'm concerned, we make theories for what people have done.
3
Stefan Banach
A mathematician is a person who can find analogies between theorems; a better mathematician is one who can see analogies between proofs and the best mathematician can notice analogies between theories.
4
Helena Blavatsky
The Secret Doctrine is the common property of the countless millions of men born under various climates, in times with which History refuses to deal, and to which esoteric teachings assign dates incompatible with the theories of Geology and Anthropology.
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Max Born
And the continuity of our science has not been affected by all these turbulent happenings, as the older theories have always been included as limiting cases in the new ones.
6
Emanuel Celler
On the one hand we publicly pronounce the equality of all peoples; on the other hand, in our immigration laws, we embrace in practice these very theories we abhor and verbally condemn.
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David Chalmers
Things are still in early stages, but one can imagine that as we build up and systematize our theories of these associations, and try to boil them down to their core, the result might point us toward the sort of fundamental principles I advocate.
8
Ha-Joon Chang
To put it bluntly, there isn't one economic theory that can single-handedly explain Singapore's success; its economy combines extreme features of capitalism and socialism. All theories are partial; reality is complex.
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Ha-Joon Chang
Contrary to what professional economists will typically tell you, economics is not a science. All economic theories have underlying political and ethical assumptions, which make it impossible to prove them right or wrong in the way we can with theories in physics or chemistry.
10
Alex Chiu
I know my theories and findings are hard for you to accept because they are so original and extraordinary.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «THEORIES»

Discover the use of theories in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to theories and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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Theories of International Politics and Zombies
Correcting the zombie gap in international relations thinking and addressing the genuine but publicly unacknowledged fear of the dead rising from the grave, Theories of International Politics and Zombies presents political tactics and ...
Daniel W. Drezner, 2011
2
Theories of Developmental Psychology
In this updated new edition, Patricia Miller offers the most current, comprehensive, and insightful presentation of the main theories of developmental psychology available today.
Patricia H. Miller, 2010
3
Conspiracy Theories: A Critical Introduction
Through a series of specific questions that cut to the core of conspiracism as a global social and cultural phenomenon, the book deconstructs the logic and rhetoric of conspiracy theories and analyses the broader social and psychological ...
Jovan Byford, 2011
4
Self-theories: Their Role in Motivation, Personality, and ...
This innovative text sheds light on how people work -- why they sometimes function well and, at other times, behave in ways that are self-defeating or destructive.
Carol S. Dweck, 2000
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Developmental Theories Of Crime And Delinquency
This volume is an invaluable tool for criminologists, sociologists, psychologists, and other professionals seeking to teach how crime and violence can be understood in our culture.
Terence P. Thornberry
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Theories of Imperialism
The book is objective, readable, and short."—Robin W. Winks, Yale University In this succinct guide to the frequently confusing assessments of imperialism, Wolfgang J. Mommsen presents a balanced and impartial survey--a rare achievement ...
Wolfgang J. Mommsen, 1980
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Personality Theories
The Ninth Edition of PERSONALITY THEORIES continues to provide thorough coverage enhanced with helpful learning aids, opportunities for honing critical thinking skills, and integration of multicultural and gender-related issues.
Barbara Engler, 2013
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Contemporary Translation Theories
"This revised second edition productively updates each of the approaches, incorporating the latest research, and adds a new conclusion addressing the future of translation studies.
Edwin Gentzler, 2001
9
Contemporary Feminist Theories
The volume draws on the expertise of a range of Western feminists in order to reflect the breadth of feminist theory as well as shifts within it.
Stevi Jackson, Jackie Jones, 1998
10
Conspiracy Theories and Secret Societies For Dummies
Whether you’re a skeptic or a true believer, this fascinating guide, packed with the latest information, walks you through some of the most infamous conspiracy theories — such as Area 51 and the assassination of JFK — and introduces ...
Christopher Hodapp, Alice Von Kannon, 2011

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «THEORIES»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term theories is used in the context of the following news items.
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Experts give new theories about Malaysia Airlines crash
In the absence of physical evidence, theories on what happened to the plane continue to proliferate: The crew passed out. It was pilot suicide. Or was it a ... «kfor.com, Jun 15»
2
Are The Shining Conspiracy Theories Actually True?
If there were ever a monarch of films that sprout odd conspiracy theories, The Shining would definitely be a front runner. The shameful thing about it is, those ... «Cinema Blend, May 15»
3
The Rand Paul Conspiracy Theories Everyone's Talking About
Rand Paul Conspiracy Theories This assertion was also his soon-to-be campaign slogan – one that is just as unconventional as Paul himself. In fact, as a ... «Money Morning, Apr 15»
4
4 Theories on What American Horror Story: Hotel Is About
The months between seasons ofAmerican Horror Story are almost as exciting as the show itself, as fans sort through clues trying to deduce what the new ... «TV Guide, Mar 15»
5
Religious People View Science Favorably But Reject Some …
Among these post-seculars, more than 90 percent agree with contemporary scientific theories about geology, radioactivity, and planetary motion, but only 6 ... «Science 2.0, Jan 15»
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Star formation theories challenged by new telescope discovery
SANTIAGO Theories about how massive stars are born could be revised after astronomers in Chile found evidence that the dust and gas surrounding a young ... «Reuters, Nov 14»
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George RR Martin Shoots Down One Ridiculous 'Game Of Thrones …
The world of "Game of Thrones" is full of some wild fan theories -- such as Bran Stark and Daenerys Targaryen both being time travelers and even "GoT" taking ... «Huffington Post, Nov 14»
8
Election conspiracy theories, an American staple
... many will believe that the process was rigged, the outcome is fraudulent, and they were cheated. The pattern of conspiracy theories is unfortunate but familiar. «Los Angeles Times, Nov 14»
9
The inevitable rise of Ebola conspiracy theories
There's another unsurprising front in the battle to contain the Ebola outbreak — the rash of conspiracy theories piling up as the deadly virus rages on. And they ... «Washington Post, Oct 14»
10
George RR Martin Admits Some 'Game Of Thrones' Fan Theories
There are so many theories bouncing around the Internet about how George R.R. Martin's popular Song of Ice and Fire series will conclude, it would seem ... «Huffington Post, Aug 14»

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