epitheory

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noun

A theory based on a more fundamental theory or on a metatheory; A theory which doesn't describe all causes; handling some of them as givens, especially when other theories do analyze these givens.

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Meanings

nounepitheory (plural epitheories)

plural epitheories

  1. human sciencesA theory based on a more fundamental theory or on a metatheory; A theory which doesn't describe all causes; handling some of them as givens, especially when other theories do analyze these givens.
  2. branch-theory, subtheory

Origin

From epi- + theory.

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Translations

Greek επιθεωρία
  • επιθεωρία (epitheoría)nonultimate theory
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APA

epitheory. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 3, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/epitheory

MLA

“epitheory.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/epitheory. Accessed November 3, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “epitheory,” accessed November 3, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/epitheory.

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