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Theory

Everything about the word “theory” in one place – its meaning, its part of speech, its syllables, its rhymes and its anagrams.

Meaning

  1. noun a well-substantiated explanation of some aspect of the natural world; an organized system of accepted knowledge that applies in a variety of circumstances to explain a specific…
  2. noun a tentative insight into the natural world; a concept that is not yet verified but that if true would explain certain facts or phenomena
  3. noun a belief that can guide behavior
Letters
6
Syllables
2
Part of speech
noun
Common word
Yes

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Rhymes and anagrams of “theory”

Rhymes are matched by how words sound, using a pronunciation dictionary, so “theory” is paired with words that end in the same sounds even when they're spelled differently. Need more? The rhyme generator includes near rhymes.

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Questions

What does “theory” mean?

The definition at the top of this page comes from a free, open English dictionary (see our credits). Its part of speech is noun.

How many syllables are in “theory”?

The syllable count of “theory” is 2. We take it from a pronunciation dictionary when the word is listed there and estimate it from the spelling when it isn't.

What rhymes with “theory”?

This page lists the perfect rhymes we know for “theory” (7 in total), common words first. For near rhymes too, use the rhyme generator.

Last updated October 2, 2026

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