theorize

[ thee-uh-rahyz, theer-ahyz ]
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verb (used without object),the·o·rized, the·o·riz·ing.
  1. to form a theory or theories.

verb (used with object),the·o·rized, the·o·riz·ing.
  1. to form a theory or theories about.

Origin of theorize

1
From the Medieval Latin word theōrizāre, dating back to 1630–40. See theory, -ize
  • Also especially British, the·o·rise .

Other words from theorize

  • the·o·ri·za·tion, noun
  • the·o·riz·er, noun
  • o·ver·the·o·ri·za·tion, noun
  • o·ver·the·o·rize, verb (used without object), o·ver·the·o·rized, o·ver·the·o·riz·ing.

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How to use theorize in a sentence

British Dictionary definitions for theorize

theorize

theorise

/ (ˈθɪəˌraɪz) /


verb
  1. (intr) to produce or use theories; speculate

Derived forms of theorize

  • theorization or theorisation, noun
  • theorizer or theoriser, noun

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