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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. theory
noun. ['ˈθɪri, ˈθiːɝi'] a belief that can guide behavior.
Antonyms
Synonyms
Etymology
- theory (English)
- theoria (Latin)
- θεωρία (Ancient Greek (to 1453))
4. wave
noun. ['ˈweɪv'] one of a series of ridges that moves across the surface of a liquid (especially across a large body of water).
Antonyms
Synonyms
Etymology
- wave (English)
- waven (Middle English (1100-1500))
- wafian (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
5. wave
verb. ['ˈweɪv'] signal with the hands or nod.
Antonyms
Synonyms
Etymology
- wave (English)
- waven (Middle English (1100-1500))
- wafian (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
6. wave
noun. ['ˈweɪv'] a movement like that of a sudden occurrence or increase in a specified phenomenon.
Etymology
- wave (English)
- waven (Middle English (1100-1500))
- wafian (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
7. wave
noun. ['ˈweɪv'] (physics) a movement up and down or back and forth.
Antonyms
Etymology
- wave (English)
- waven (Middle English (1100-1500))
- wafian (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
8. wave
verb. ['ˈweɪv'] move or swing back and forth.
Etymology
- wave (English)
- waven (Middle English (1100-1500))
- wafian (Old English (ca. 450-1100))