theory-laden

adjective

Whose meaning depends upon a set of theoretical principles

Meanings

adjectivetheory-laden (comparative more theory-laden, superlative most theory-laden)

comparative more theory-laden · superlative most theory-laden

  1. human sciencesWhose meaning depends upon a set of theoretical principles
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theory-laden. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 4, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/theory-laden

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Chicago

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