theory#2 (n)

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type n
lex_filenum 09
def a belief that can guide behavior
examples the architect has a theory that more is less
they killed him on the theory that dead men tell no tales
Outgoing links
Hypernym belief
Derivationally related form theory → theorist
Derivationally related form theory → theorize
Derivationally related form theory → theorise
Hyponym egoism; patchwork, hodgepodge, jumble
Incoming links
Hyponym belief
Hypernym egoism; patchwork, hodgepodge, jumble
Derivationally related form theorist → theory
Derivationally related form theorise → theory
Derivationally related form theorize → theory

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