theorize
Americanverb (used without object)
verb (used with object)
verb
Other Word Forms
- overtheorization noun
- overtheorize verb (used without object)
- theorization noun
- theorizer noun
Etymology
Origin of theorize
From the Medieval Latin word theōrizāre, dating back to 1630–40. See theory, -ize
Example Sentences
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However, Kluh said she theorizes the Aedes aegypti might not have completely gone into hibernation during the winter and were ready to pounce at the first sign of warm temperatures.
From Los Angeles Times
Reappropriation works, the researchers theorize, because it signals confidence and humor on the part of the brand, especially when the insult seems mild or unjustified.
The announcement comes days after a report by Citrini Research theorized that human intelligence would no longer be an in-demand commodity in the age of artificial intelligence.
Based on their knowledge of acoustic science, the doctors theorized that the raps could be made to reverberate on nearby tables, doors, or other solid objects.
From Literature
Maybe, as a few of my younger, smarter colleagues theorized, it’s the phones, which are omnipresent among Olympians, and make their rabbit ears overly attuned to the surrounding chatter.
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