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theories

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/ˈθɪəriːz/ · the-o-ries

A supposition or a system of ideas intended to explain something.

Meanings

nounformal

A supposition or a system of ideas intended to explain something.

ایسی قیاس یا نظام خیال جو کسی چیز کی وضاحت کے لیے مقرر کی گئی ہو۔

نظریات

nazariyat

Synonyms

hypothesesconceptsprinciplesمفروضےتصوراتاصول

Antonyms

factstruthsrealityحقائقسچائیاںحقیقت

Common Collocations

  • scientific theories
  • theories of evolution
  • conspiracy theories

Example Sentences

Scientific theories require rigorous testing to be validated.

سائنسی نظریات کی تصدیق کے لیے سخت جانچ کی ضرورت ہوتی ہے۔

Science nazriyat ki tasdiq ke liye sakht jaanch ki zarurat hoti hai.

Her theories about climate change have gained considerable attention.

اس کے موسمی تبدیلیوں کے بارے میں نظریات نے خاصی توجہ حاصل کی ہے۔

Us ke mausami tabdeeliin ke baaray mein nazriyat ne khaasi tawajjo hasil ki hai.

Theories of motivation can guide effective management practices.

تحریک کے نظریات مؤثر انتظامی طریقوں کی رہنمائی کر سکتے ہیں۔

Tehrik ke nazriyat mo'aser intizamī tareeqon ki rehnumai kar sakte hain.

Easily Confused With

hypothesis:A hypothesis is a specific, testable prediction derived from a theory, while a theory is a broader explanation supported by evidence.

Word Family

theoretical
adjectiveنظریاتی
theorize
verbنظریہ قائم کرنا

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Think of 'theory' as a 'thought' about ideas.

Imagine a scientist in a lab surrounded by books and test tubes forming theories.

✍️ Urdu Poetry

نظریہ عشق کی بھی کچھ اور بات ہے، دل کا ہے معاملہ، عقل کی تو بات ہے۔

Nazariya ishq ki bhi kuch aur baat hai, Dil ka hai maamla, 'aql ki to baat hai.

The theory of love has a different essence, It's a matter of the heart, not of intellect.

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🗣️ Urdu Proverb

نظریے کے بغیر عمل نہیں ہوتا۔

Nazariyay ke baghair amal nahin hota.

No action takes place without a theory.

📖 Etymology

Origin: Greek "theoria" — a viewing, contemplation, or speculation

First known use: 14th century

The word 'theory' was derived from the Greek word 'theoria', which referred to a process of contemplation or observation. Over centuries, its usage expanded into various fields, including science and philosophy, shaping discussions and critical thinking.