theorian.¹

Brit.

/ˈθɪərɪə/, U.S.

/ˈθiəriə/,

/ˈθɪriə/

Forms: also with capital initial.

Origin: Of multiple origins. Partly a borrowing from Latin. Partly a borrowing from Greek. Etymons: Latin theoria; Greek θεωρία.

Etymology: < post-classical Latin theoria and its etymon ancient Greek θεωρία action of viewing, contemplation (see theory n.).With the semantic development shown by sense 2, compare theoretic adj. 5.

1. Contemplation of the nature of things. Now rare.

ΘΚΠ

the world > physical sensation > sight and vision > seeing or looking > [noun] > looking at or beholding

beholdinga1225

considerationc1386

advisementa1393

aspecta1398

especcion14..

viewc1450

contemplationc1500

looking ona1516

viewing1548

eyeing1550

perspectionc1550

theoria1590

conspection1611

onlooking1637

spectation1638

aspection1646

prospecting1677

onlook1800

spectating1942

1590 C. Marlowe Tamburlaine: 2nd Pt. sig. I7 My Love: In whom the learned Rabies of this age, Might find as many woondrous myracles, As in the Theoria of the world.

1911 Internat. Jrnl. Ethics 21 163 Theoria for a Greek meant the vision of what is most real; the mind of one who sees life steadily and sees it whole.

1950 Philos. Q. 1 6 The choice of lives open to the returning souls did not embrace the free life of Theoria or Contemplation offered in the Republic as the height of excellence for man.

2. In or with reference to the writings of John Ruskin: the perception of beauty as a moral faculty. Cf. theoretic adj. 5. rare.Contrasted with aesthesis.

ΘΚΠ

the mind > attention and judgement > good taste > [noun]

good tastea1400

sensea1616

epicurism1655

gusto1663

fancyc1665

sapience1667

taste1671

curiositya1684

niceness1698

gust1706

sensibility1735

connoissance1736

connoisseurship1749

tapinophoby1773

theoria1846

shibui1960

1846 J. Ruskin Mod. Painters II. 14 The mere animal consciousness of the pleasantness I call Aesthesis; but the exulting, reverent, and grateful perception of it I call Theoria.

1996 J. D. Porteous Environmental Aesthetics 264 Ruskin felt that one could respond to beauty not merely sensuously (aesthesis) but also with one's whole moral being (theoria).

This entry has been updated (OED Third Edition, June 2015; most recently modified version published online March 2022).

theorian.²

Brit.

/ˈθɪərɪə/, U.S.

/ˈθiəriə/,

/ˈθɪriə/

Forms:

α. 1700s– theoria.

β. 1800s theôry, 1800s theory.

Origin: A borrowing from Greek. Etymon: Greek θεωρία.

Etymology: < ancient Greek θεωρία body of theors, embassy, specific sense development of ancient Greek θεωρία theory n. Compare French théorie (1788 in the passage translated in quot. 1791).In β. forms with remodelling of the ending after -y suffix³; compare theory n.

Ancient Greek History.

A body of theors sent by a state to perform or participate in a religious rite or duty; a procession or journey made by such a body.

ΘΚΠ

society > faith > worship > observance, ritual > kinds of rite > heathen general > [noun] > participant in > collectively

theoria1727

1727 tr. A. Dacier in tr. Plutarch Lives I. 90 This Deputation was termed Theoria [Fr. Theoria], a Visit to the God.

1791 W. Beaumont tr. J.-J. Barthélemy Trav. Anacharsis VI. 445 It also states the expence of the Theoria [Fr. Théorie], or deputation, of the Athenians.

1835 W. M. Leake Trav. N. Greece IV. xxxvii. 199 Many others had been dedicated by the Athenians, whose theoria or sacred embassy brought yearly offerings.

1842 W. Smith Dict. Greek & Rom. Antiq. at Salaminia They conveyed theories, despatches, &c. from Athens.

1850 G. Grote Hist. Greece VII. ii. lv. 72 Curiosity..to see what figure the Theôry of Athens would make as to show and splendour.

1924 Classical Weekly 19 May 209 Perhaps at this time the theoria, sent from Athens to Delphi to bring back the sacred fire for the purifying of the city, was instituted.

1943 Hesperia 12 236 The lightning, or some aspect of it, was the signal for the sending of the theoria.

2000 P. Perlman City & Sanctuary Anc. Greece i. 18 The theoria sent from Ephesos to Athens to participate in the celebration of the Ptolemaia.

This entry has been updated (OED Third Edition, June 2015; most recently modified version published online March 2022).

单词	theoria
释义	theorian.¹ Brit. /ˈθɪərɪə/, U.S. /ˈθiəriə/, /ˈθɪriə/ Forms: also with capital initial. Origin: Of multiple origins. Partly a borrowing from Latin. Partly a borrowing from Greek. Etymons: Latin theoria; Greek θεωρία. Etymology: < post-classical Latin theoria and its etymon ancient Greek θεωρία action of viewing, contemplation (see theory n.).With the semantic development shown by sense 2, compare theoretic adj. 5. 1. Contemplation of the nature of things. Now rare. ΘΚΠ the world > physical sensation > sight and vision > seeing or looking > [noun] > looking at or beholding beholdinga1225 considerationc1386 advisementa1393 aspecta1398 especcion14.. viewc1450 contemplationc1500 looking ona1516 viewing1548 eyeing1550 perspectionc1550 theoria1590 conspection1611 onlooking1637 spectation1638 aspection1646 prospecting1677 onlook1800 spectating1942 1590 C. Marlowe Tamburlaine: 2nd Pt. sig. I7 My Love: In whom the learned Rabies of this age, Might find as many woondrous myracles, As in the Theoria of the world. 1911 Internat. Jrnl. Ethics 21 163 Theoria for a Greek meant the vision of what is most real; the mind of one who sees life steadily and sees it whole. 1950 Philos. Q. 1 6 The choice of lives open to the returning souls did not embrace the free life of Theoria or Contemplation offered in the Republic as the height of excellence for man. 2. In or with reference to the writings of John Ruskin: the perception of beauty as a moral faculty. Cf. theoretic adj. 5. rare.Contrasted with aesthesis. ΘΚΠ the mind > attention and judgement > good taste > [noun] good tastea1400 sensea1616 epicurism1655 gusto1663 fancyc1665 sapience1667 taste1671 curiositya1684 niceness1698 gust1706 sensibility1735 connoissance1736 connoisseurship1749 tapinophoby1773 theoria1846 shibui1960 1846 J. Ruskin Mod. Painters II. 14 The mere animal consciousness of the pleasantness I call Aesthesis; but the exulting, reverent, and grateful perception of it I call Theoria. 1996 J. D. Porteous Environmental Aesthetics 264 Ruskin felt that one could respond to beauty not merely sensuously (aesthesis) but also with one's whole moral being (theoria). This entry has been updated (OED Third Edition, June 2015; most recently modified version published online March 2022). theorian.² Brit. /ˈθɪərɪə/, U.S. /ˈθiəriə/, /ˈθɪriə/ Forms: α. 1700s– theoria. β. 1800s theôry, 1800s theory. Origin: A borrowing from Greek. Etymon: Greek θεωρία. Etymology: < ancient Greek θεωρία body of theors, embassy, specific sense development of ancient Greek θεωρία theory n. Compare French théorie (1788 in the passage translated in quot. 1791).In β. forms with remodelling of the ending after -y suffix³; compare theory n. Ancient Greek History. A body of theors sent by a state to perform or participate in a religious rite or duty; a procession or journey made by such a body. ΘΚΠ society > faith > worship > observance, ritual > kinds of rite > heathen general > [noun] > participant in > collectively theoria1727 1727 tr. A. Dacier in tr. Plutarch Lives I. 90 This Deputation was termed Theoria [Fr. Theoria], a Visit to the God. 1791 W. Beaumont tr. J.-J. Barthélemy Trav. Anacharsis VI. 445 It also states the expence of the Theoria [Fr. Théorie], or deputation, of the Athenians. 1835 W. M. Leake Trav. N. Greece IV. xxxvii. 199 Many others had been dedicated by the Athenians, whose theoria or sacred embassy brought yearly offerings. 1842 W. Smith Dict. Greek & Rom. Antiq. at Salaminia They conveyed theories, despatches, &c. from Athens. 1850 G. Grote Hist. Greece VII. ii. lv. 72 Curiosity..to see what figure the Theôry of Athens would make as to show and splendour. 1924 Classical Weekly 19 May 209 Perhaps at this time the theoria, sent from Athens to Delphi to bring back the sacred fire for the purifying of the city, was instituted. 1943 Hesperia 12 236 The lightning, or some aspect of it, was the signal for the sending of the theoria. 2000 P. Perlman City & Sanctuary Anc. Greece i. 18 The theoria sent from Ephesos to Athens to participate in the celebration of the Ptolemaia. This entry has been updated (OED Third Edition, June 2015; most recently modified version published online March 2022). < n.¹1590n.²1727
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