Aug 23, 2011 · Theory provides ways to explain, perceive, measure, calculate, and explore a subject. A theorem is a conclusion derived from accepted truths, which may include some theories. Both theory …

Both words are formal and their definition are quite equal; in some learners' dictionary they're even identical. postulate / posit: to suggest (something, such as an idea or theory) especially in order to …

Sep 27, 2020 · I assume you are looking for a more formal or sophisticated expression, but the first thing that came into my mind was the word fantasy which somewhat relates to your request. For example, …

May 18, 2018 · A hypothesis and a theory are different – the exact differences depend on what field you are in. But “hypothetically speaking” vs “theoretically speaking” have a different set of meaning.

I think what you are looking for is "negative definition". It is often used where it is much easier to contrast something with what it isn't than define exactly what it is.

The title is rather self-explanatory, but the notion that "theory" has some etymological connection, remote or intentional, to concepts of God i.e. "theology", is intriguing to me. If they're enti...

Feb 19, 2023 · In science, a theory is (according to a quote in Wikipedia) "a well-substantiated explanation of some aspect of the natural world, based on a body of facts that have been repeatedly …

Mar 21, 2020 · OED defines corroborate: to provide evidence or information that supports a statement, theory, etc. By this definition, corroborate means that it supports the existing theory. It cannot mean …

Oct 31, 2017 · A person who puts forward or advocates a theory, proposal, or course of action; a propounder, a proposer. In later use also more generally: a person who is in favour of a proposal, a …

Dec 6, 2015 · Since, in the OP's question, you can't prove or disprove--determine the validity of--a certain theory by scientific means, it would seem that the theory is "indeterminate" or …