thing theory

noun

A branch of critical theory that focuses on human–object interactions in literature and culture.

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Meanings

nounthing theory (uncountable)
  1. uncountablecritical theoryA branch of critical theory that focuses on human–object interactions in literature and culture.
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thing theory. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 4, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/thing%20theory

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“thing theory.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/thing%20theory. Accessed November 4, 2026.

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