θεωρία

Ancient Greek

Alternative forms

Etymology

From θεωρός "spectator," literally "one looking at a show", from *θεᾱ+ϝορός > θε(ε)ωρός (Frisk); derivation from θεός was suggested by Koller Glotta 36, 273ff.

Pronunciation

Noun

θεωρία (genitive θεωρίας) f, first declension; (theōriā)

  1. sending of state-ambassadors (θεωροί)
  2. embassy, mission
  3. sight, spectacle, viewing
  4. consideration, theory, speculation

Inflection

Derived terms

  • θεωρητός
  • θεωρητικός

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Pronunciation

Noun

θεωρία (theoría) f

  1. theory

Inflection

Related terms

  • θεωρητικός
  • θεωρώ
  • θεωρείο
  • θωριά
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