THEORIES Synonyms
There are 5 hypernyms of the word theories. (close relations)
Best Alternative Words for THEORIES
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| assumptions | nounn | |||||||
noun • a statement that is assumed to be true and from which a conclusion can be drawn • celebration in the Roman Catholic Church of the Virgin Mary's being taken up into heaven when her earthly life ended; corresponds to the Dormition in the Eastern Orthodox Church • a hypothesis that is taken for granted • (Christianity) the taking up of the body and soul of the Virgin Mary when her earthly life had ended • the act of taking possession of or power over something • audacious (even arrogant) behavior that you have no right to • the act of assuming or taking for granted | ||||||||
| beliefs | nounn | |||||||
noun • any cognitive content held as true • a vague idea in which some confidence is placed | ||||||||
| concepts | nounn | |||||||
noun • an abstract or general idea inferred or derived from specific instances | ||||||||
| conjectures | nounn | |||||||
noun • a hypothesis that has been formed by speculating or conjecturing (usually with little hard evidence) • a message expressing an opinion based on incomplete evidence • reasoning that involves the formation of conclusions from incomplete evidence verb • to believe especially on uncertain or tentative grounds | ||||||||
| hypotheses | nounn | |||||||
noun • a proposal intended to explain certain facts or observations • a tentative insight into the natural world; a concept that is not yet verified but that if true would explain certain facts or phenomena • a message expressing an opinion based on incomplete evidence | ||||||||
| ideas | nounn | |||||||
noun • the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about • your intention; what you intend to do • a personal view • an approximate calculation of quantity or degree or worth • (music) melodic subject of a musical composition | ||||||||
| impressions | nounn | |||||||
noun • a vague idea in which some confidence is placed • an outward appearance • a clear and telling mental image • a concavity in a surface produced by pressing • a symbol that is the result of printing or engraving • all the copies of a work printed at one time • (dentistry) an imprint of the teeth and gums in wax or plaster • an impressionistic portrayal of a person • the act of pressing one thing on or into the surface of another | ||||||||
| notions | nounn | |||||||
noun • a vague idea in which some confidence is placed • a general inclusive concept • an odd or fanciful or capricious idea • (usually plural) small personal articles or clothing or sewing items | ||||||||
| opinions | nounn | |||||||
noun • a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty • a message expressing a belief about something; the expression of a belief that is held with confidence but not substantiated by positive knowledge or proof • a belief or sentiment shared by most people; the voice of the people • the legal document stating the reasons for a judicial decision • the reason for a court's judgment (as opposed to the decision itself) • a vague idea in which some confidence is placed | ||||||||
| postulations | nounn | |||||||
noun • (logic) a declaration of something self-evident; something that can be assumed as the basis for argument • a formal message requesting something that is submitted to an authority | ||||||||
| propositions | nounn | |||||||
noun • (logic) a statement that affirms or denies something and is either true or false • a proposal offered for acceptance or rejection • an offer for a private bargain (especially a request for sexual favors) • the act of making a proposal • a task to be dealt with verb • suggest sex to | ||||||||
| speculations | nounn | |||||||
noun • a message expressing an opinion based on incomplete evidence • a hypothesis that has been formed by speculating or conjecturing (usually with little hard evidence) • an investment that is very risky but could yield great profits • continuous and profound contemplation or musing on a subject or series of subjects of a deep or abstruse nature | ||||||||
| suppositions | nounn | |||||||
noun • a message expressing an opinion based on incomplete evidence • a hypothesis that is taken for granted • the cognitive process of supposing | ||||||||
| understandings | nounn | |||||||
noun • the cognitive condition of someone who understands • the statement (oral or written) of an exchange of promises • an inclination to support or be loyal to or to agree with an opinion • the capacity for rational thought or inference or discrimination adjective satellite • characterized by understanding based on comprehension and discernment and empathy | ||||||||
| views | nounn | |||||||
noun • a way of regarding situations or topics etc. • the visual percept of a region • the act of looking or seeing or observing • the range of the eye • a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty • a message expressing a belief about something; the expression of a belief that is held with confidence but not substantiated by positive knowledge or proof • purpose; the phrase `with a view to' means `with the intention of' or `for the purpose of' • graphic art consisting of the graphic or photographic representation of a visual percept • the range of interest or activity that can be anticipated • outward appearance verb • deem to be • look at carefully; study mentally • see or watch | ||||||||
| hypothesis | nounn | |||||||
noun • a proposal intended to explain certain facts or observations • a tentative insight into the natural world; a concept that is not yet verified but that if true would explain certain facts or phenomena • a message expressing an opinion based on incomplete evidence | ||||||||
| possibility | nounn | |||||||
noun • a future prospect or potential • capability of existing or happening or being true • a tentative insight into the natural world; a concept that is not yet verified but that if true would explain certain facts or phenomena • a possible alternative | ||||||||
