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теория

theory

Meaning of теория

an idea explaining something

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Russian[tʲɪˈorʲɪjə]
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теория with English translation

теория usage examples

🇬🇧English🇷🇺Russian

His theory sounds interesting, but we need proof.

Его теория звучит интересно, но нам нужны доказательства.

🇬🇧English🇷🇺Russian

We discussed a new theory in class.

Мы обсудили новую теорию на уроке.

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теория synonyms

Related word breakdowns

What's the difference between теория / гипотеза / версия / концепция / доктрина / учение

🇷🇺Russian
теория

The general word for an explanatory idea, system of views, or scientific explanation.

B1Very Often

He has an interesting theory about the origin of language.

У него есть интересная теория о происхождении языка.

Г
🇷🇺Russian
гипотеза

A proposed explanation that still needs testing; less certain than theory.

B1Often

Scientists proposed a new hypothesis about the cause of the disease.

Учёные выдвинули новую гипотезу о причине болезни.

🇷🇺Russian

One possible version of an explanation or account of events.

B1Often

The police are considering several versions of the incident.

Полиция рассматривает несколько версий происшествия.

К
🇷🇺Russian
концепция

A general idea or system of views, often broader and more abstract than theory.

B1Often

The author presented a new concept for the city's development.

Автор представил новую концепцию развития города.

Д
🇷🇺Russian
доктрина

An official system of views or principles, usually in politics, religion, or law.

B1Rarely

This doctrine determined the country's foreign policy for a long time.

Эта доктрина долгое время определяла внешнюю политику страны.

У
🇷🇺Russian
учение

A system of ideas or views, often connected with philosophy, religion, or a school of thought.

B1Often

The teachings of this philosopher had a great influence on science.

Учение этого философа оказало большое влияние на науку.

П
🇷🇺Russian
положение

A separate statement or proposition within a theory, article, or argument.

B1Often

In his article, he proved the main proposition of the theory.

В своей статье он доказал основное положение теории.

🇷🇺Russian

A thought about a possible explanation without full certainty; closer to a guess.

B1Very Often

This is only a предположение for now, not a proven fact.

Это пока только предположение, а не доказанный факт.

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теория translation: theory. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.

how to pronounce теория

[tʲɪˈorʲɪjə]

теория translation

theory

теория examples

His theory sounds interesting, but we need proof.

теория transcription

[tʲɪˈorʲɪjə]

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теория meaning: what does it mean?

объяснение, которое помогает понять, почему что-то происходит

теория pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?

теория is pronounced as [tʲɪˈorʲɪjə]. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.

теория definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?

His theory sounds interesting, but we need proof. Translation: Его теория звучит интересно, но нам нужны доказательства.

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