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Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   The formation of theories.

Verb

1. 1
   present participle and gerund of theorize form-of, gerund, participle, present

Synonyms

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speculateanalyzeapply reasonconjectureconjecturededuce

Example

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"There is no point in theorizing about hypothetical situations that will never happen."

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