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Definition of theorize

theorize

/ˈθiːəraɪz/
(UK: theorise)
the · o · rize
Adverb:theoretically
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Adjective:theoretical
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Past Simple:theorized
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Past Participle:theorized
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Present Participle:theorizing
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theorize Lexical Profile

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• verb

1

To form a theory or set of theories about something; to propose an explanation or hypothesis based on reasoning or incomplete evidence.

Example

"Astronomers theorize that a massive collision in the early solar system led to the formation of the Moon."

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• Nearby Words

theoretician
theorist
theorization
theorize
theorizer
theory
therapeutic

Word Origin & Etymology

First recorded in the early 17th century, formed from the noun 'theory' (from Late Latin 'theoria' and Ancient Greek 'theoria', meaning 'contemplation' or 'speculation') combined with the verbal suffix '-ize'.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Theorize. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/theorize
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