Philosophy & ThoughtGreek → English
Theory
A supposition explaining something, based on principles.
The Greek roots
θεωρία
theōría
contemplation, viewing
Literally: “a looking at”
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The story of the word
A theōrós was a spectator; theōría was contemplative 'viewing' of the truth behind appearances.
The same roots elsewhere
Other languages reached for exactly the same Greek pieces.
In a sentence
Her theory neatly explained the strange results.