scientific theory meaning

Definition of scientific theory

1. a theory that explains scientific observations
   • scientific theories must be falsifiable

   Type of: theory

   Kinds: big-bang theory, nebular hypothesis, planetesimal hypothesis, steady state theory, theory of gravitation, organicism, atomic theory, cell theory, wave theory, corpuscular theory, kinetic theory, relativity

How to pronounce scientific theory

scientific theory is pronounced /ˌsaɪənˈtɪfɪk ˈθɪəri/ in British English and /ˌsaɪənˈtɪfɪk ˈθɪri/ in American English. It has 6 syllables.