theory
intermediateB2/ˈθɪəri/ · the-o-ry
A supposition or a system of ideas intended to explain something.
Meanings
A supposition or a system of ideas intended to explain something.
ایک مفروضہ یا خیالات کا نظام جو کسی چیز کی وضاحت کے لیے استعمال ہوتا ہے۔
نظریہ
nazriya
Synonyms
Common Collocations
- scientific theory
- theory of relativity
- theory of evolution
Example Sentences
The theory of relativity changed our understanding of physics.
نظریہ اضافیت نے ہماری طبیعیات کی تفہیم بدل دی۔
Nazriya izafiyat ne hamari fiziks ki tafheem badal di.
Many scientists test their theories through experiments.
بہت سے سائنسدان اپنے نظریات کو تجربات کے ذریعے جانچتے ہیں۔
Bohat se science daan apne nazriyat ko tajurbat ke zariye jaanchte hain.
Her theory on evolution was highly controversial.
اس کا نظریہ ارتقاء بہت متنازعہ تھا۔
Us ka nazriya irtiqaa bohat mutanazah tha.
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💡 Memory Tip
Think of 'theory' as a 'thought' that needs evidence.
Imagine a scientist thinking deeply among stacks of books.
✍️ Urdu Poetry
نظریہ عشق بہار کی طرح ہے، جو خوابوں میں رنگ بھرتا ہے۔
Nazriya ishq bahar ki tarah hai, jo khwabon mein rang bharta hai.
The theory of love is like spring, which fills dreams with colors.
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🗣️ Urdu Proverb
نظریہ بنانا آسان ہے، عمل کرنا مشکل۔
Nazriya banana aasan hai, amal karna mushkil.
It's easy to theorize, but hard to practice.
📖 Etymology
Origin: Greek "theoria" — a looking at, a viewing, speculation
First known use: 14th century
The term 'theory' has evolved to signify not only speculation but also a systematic explanation of underlying principles in various fields.