theorized

[thee-uh-rahyz, theer-ahyz]

Origin

verb (used without object)

to form a theory or theories.

verb (used with object)

to form a theory or theories about.

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Theorized is always a great word to know.

So is quincunx. Does it mean:

an arrangement of five objects, as trees, in a square or rectangle, one at each corner and one in the middle.

a children's mummer's parade, as on the Fourth of July, with prizes for the best costumes.

Also, especially British, the·o·rise.

Origin:
1630–40; < Medieval Latin theōrizāre. See theory, -ize

Related forms

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), -rized, -riz·ing.

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Word Origin & History

theorize

1630s, perhaps a formation in English from theory + -ize.

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