theory

/ˈθɪə.ɹi/noun
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1

A description of an event or system that is considered to be accurate.

2

A coherent statement or set of ideas that explains observed facts or phenomena and correctly predicts new facts or phenomena not previously observed, or which sets out the laws and principles of something known or observed; a hypothesis confirmed by observation, experiment etc.

3

The underlying principles or methods of a given technical skill, art etc., as opposed to its practice.

4

A field of study attempting to exhaustively describe a particular class of constructs.

5

A set of axioms together with all statements derivable from them; or, a set of statements which are deductively closed. Equivalently, a formal language plus a set of axioms (from which can then be derived theorems). The statements may be required to all be bound (i.e., to have no free variables).

6

The standardization and study of fixed sequences of moves, especially in the opening phase of a game.

7

Mental conception; reflection, consideration.

8

A hypothesis or conjecture.

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Words that share the same ending sound pattern

Alliteration

Words starting with the same consonant sound — used in poetry and prose to create rhythm, emphasis, and memorable phrasing (e.g. “Peter Piper picked”)

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Words sharing similar vowel sounds regardless of starting letter — creates internal melody in writing

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Words sharing similar consonant sound patterns — adds texture and cohesion to writing

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