单词 | theoria |
释义 | theoria1/ˈθɪərɪə/noun 1Contemplation of the nature of things. Now rare. 2In or with reference to the writings of John Ruskin: the perception of beauty as a moral faculty. Compare theoretic. rare.
OriginLate 16th century; earliest use found in Christopher Marlowe (?1564–1593), playwright and poet. From post-classical Latin theoria and its etymon ancient Greek θεωρία action of viewing, contemplation. theoria2/ˈθɪərɪə/Ancient Greek History noun 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. OriginEarly 18th century; earliest use found in Plutarch's Lives. From ancient Greek θεωρία body of theors, embassy, specific sense development of ancient Greek θεωρία theory. |
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