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theorize(dictionary)

theorize (iou)



theorize verb. Also theorise. M17.
[from THEORY noun1 + -IZE.]
verb trans. Contemplate, survey. rare. Only in M17.
verb intrans. Form or construct theories; indulge in theories. M17.
R. Jebb He did not theorize without regard to facts and experience. Marketing It is always easier to theorise about these things than actually to go out and do them.
verb trans.
a. Bring into or out of a condition by means of theory. E19.
J. R. Lowell One thing that cannot be theorized out of existence..is a lost campaign.
b. Construct a theory about; suppose by way of theory. M19.
Times Literary Supplement Ethnic, national and religious conflict have not been successfully theorized by anyone.
theori'zation noun the action of theorizing, the construction of a theory or theories E19.
theorizer noun E19.