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1. theory
noun. ['ˈθɪri, ˈθiːɝi'] a well-substantiated explanation of some aspect of the natural world; an organized system of accepted knowledge that applies in a variety of circumstances to explain a specific set of phenomena.
Etymology
- theory (English)
- theoria (Latin)
- θεωρία (Ancient Greek (to 1453))
2. theory
noun. ['ˈθɪri, ˈθiːɝi'] a tentative insight into the natural world; a concept that is not yet verified but that if true would explain certain facts or phenomena.
Etymology
- theory (English)
- theoria (Latin)
- θεωρία (Ancient Greek (to 1453))
3. field
noun. ['ˈfiːld'] a piece of land cleared of trees and usually enclosed.
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Etymology
- field (English)
- field (Middle English (1100-1500))
4. field
noun. ['ˈfiːld'] a region where a battle is being (or has been) fought.
Etymology
- field (English)
- field (Middle English (1100-1500))
5. field
noun. ['ˈfiːld'] somewhere (away from a studio or office or library or laboratory) where practical work is done or data is collected.
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Etymology
- field (English)
- field (Middle English (1100-1500))
6. field
noun. ['ˈfiːld'] a branch of knowledge.
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Etymology
- field (English)
- field (Middle English (1100-1500))
7. field
noun. ['ˈfiːld'] the space around a radiating body within which its electromagnetic oscillations can exert force on another similar body not in contact with it.
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Etymology
- field (English)
- field (Middle English (1100-1500))
8. field
noun. ['ˈfiːld'] extensive tract of level open land.
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Etymology
- field (English)
- field (Middle English (1100-1500))
9. field
noun. ['ˈfiːld'] a piece of land prepared for playing a game.
Etymology
- field (English)
- field (Middle English (1100-1500))
10. field
noun. ['ˈfiːld'] a particular environment or walk of life.
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Etymology
- field (English)
- field (Middle English (1100-1500))