Theorize

Pronunciation: /ˈθiəˌraɪz/

Definitions of theorize

verb to form a theory or speculate about something

Example Sentences

A1 I theorize that the sun is hot.

A2 Scientists theorize about the origins of the universe.

B1 The detective theorized that the suspect had an alibi.

B2 Researchers are theorizing new ways to combat climate change.

C1 Einstein famously theorized about the concept of relativity.

C2 Philosophers often theorize about the nature of reality.

Examples of theorize in a Sentence

formal Scientists theorize about the origins of the universe based on available evidence.

informal Some people like to theorize about what might happen in the future.

slang I heard some crazy theories people were theorizing about at the party last night.

figurative She likes to theorize about the meaning behind people's actions.

Grammatical Forms of theorize

• past tense: theorized
• plural: theorizes
• comparative: more theorized
• superlative: most theorized
• present tense: theorize
• future tense: will theorize
• perfect tense: have theorized
• continuous tense: is theorizing
• singular: theorizes
• positive degree: theorize
• infinitive: to theorize
• gerund: theorizing
• participle: theorizing

Origin and Evolution of theorize

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Greek

Story behind the word: The word 'theorize' originated from the Greek word 'theoria', which means contemplation or speculation.

Evolution of the word: Over time, 'theorize' has evolved to mean the act of forming a theory or conjecture based on speculation or contemplation.