English Explanatory Dictionary

theorize

English dictionary entry

Meanings

verb
  1. To formulate a theory, especially about some specific subject.
  2. To speculate.

Pronunciation

/ˈθɪə.ɹaɪz/ /ˈθiː.ə.ɹaɪz/ /ˈθɪɹ.aɪz/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-theorize.wav /ˈθi.ə.ɹaɪz/ /ˈθɪə.ɹɑɪz/ /ˈθiː.ə.ɹɑɪz/ /ˈθɪɹ.ɑɪz/

Word forms

theorize theorizes theorizing theorized theorise

Etymology

From theory + -ize. First use appears c. 1599 in the text A pil to purge melancholie.

Derived words

conspiracy theorize mistheorize
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