Teooria
Teooria is a term used to denote a well-substantiated explanation of aspects of the natural or social world. In science, a theory unifies a broad range of observations and laws and provides a framework for making predictions. Theories are developed from evidence, subjected to testing, and open to revision or rejection in light of new data. They differ from hypotheses, which are testable statements about specific situations, and from laws or principles that describe consistent regularities without necessarily explaining underlying causes.
Etymology and usage: The word traces to Greek theoria, meaning contemplation or viewing, via Latin and other
Distinguishing features: A robust theory offers explanatory coherence, broad scope, and predictive power, and it remains
Examples: In natural sciences, theories include the theory of evolution by natural selection, general relativity, and