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Theorist

Verb / ˈθi:ɜ:ɪst / Another word for theorist — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

A person who forms or develops theories or principles of a particular subject.

Synonyms & similar words

theoriser theorizer idealogue theoretician thinker philosopher intellectual scholar academic researcher analyst commentator critic ideologist theoretician speculator hypothesizer conceptualizer systematizer rationalist metaphysician logician reasoner sophist

Example sentences

  1. The theorist developed a new scientific theory.
  2. The political theorist wrote extensively about democracy.
  3. The film theorist analyzed the symbolism in the movie.
  4. The economic theorist proposed a new model for predicting market trends.
  5. The literary theorist studied the works of Shakespeare.

Quotes

  • The theorist who starts with his conclusions and tries to prove them is like a drunkard who uses a lamp-post only for support. - Andrew Lang
  • The theorist is often in error; but it is at least his merit to have mapped out beforehand the route to be followed. - Antoine Lavoisier
  • The theorist can afford to fit his facts to his ideas; the practical man must fit his ideas to his facts. - Harold Macmillan

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