English word theory comes from Ancient Greek (to 1453) ὁράω, Ancient Greek (to 1453) θέα
| Dictionary entry | Language | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| ὁράω | Ancient Greek (to 1453) (grc) | |
| θέα | Ancient Greek (to 1453) (grc) | |
| θεωρός | Ancient Greek (to 1453) (grc) | |
| θεωρέω | Ancient Greek (to 1453) (grc) | |
| θεωρία | Ancient Greek (to 1453) (grc) | |
| theōria | Late Latin (LL) | |
| théorie | Middle French (ca. 1400-1600) (frm) | |
| theory | English (en) | (countable, logic) A set of axioms together with all statements derivable from them. Equivalently, a formal language plus a set of axioms (from which can then be derived theorems).. (mathematics) A field of study attempting to exhaustively describe a particular class of constructs. [from 18th c.]. (obsolete) Mental conception; reflection, consideration. [16th-18th c.]. (sciences) A coherent [...] |