Teorisi

Teorisi is a Turkish term referring to the concept of theory, and more specifically the possessive form of teori used to indicate “its theory” or the theory of something within a broader phrase. In Turkish, teoria is often realized as teori, and the suffix -si attaches to form forms such as teorisi, which appear in combinations like X teorisi to denote the theory of X or its corresponding theoretical framework.

In general terms, a theory is a well-substantiated explanation of phenomena that integrates a wide range of observations, hypotheses, and tested laws. Theories provide coherent models that explain how aspects of the natural or social world work and that can yield testable predictions. They are distinguished from single hypotheses or conjectures by their breadth, coherence, and depth of support from empirical evidence.

The role of teorisi in Turkish science and scholarship mirrors the broader function of theory in science: theories guide research, help interpret data, and offer frameworks for understanding complex systems. They are subject to revision or replacement in light of new evidence, and they can be refined to extend their applicability or to resolve inconsistencies with observations.

Etymologically, teori traces back to the Greek theoria, through Latin and other European languages, and was absorbed into Turkish with the formation of teorisi through standard Turkish morphology. The term is used across disciplines, though some fields prefer alternative Turkish terms such as kuramı for a closely related sense of theory.