what is the origin of the word theory
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From Wikipedia: The word 'theory' derives from the Greek 'theorein', which means 'to look at'. ... The term 'theoria' (a noun) was already used by the scholars of ancient Greece. Theorein is built upon 'to theion' (the divine) or 'to theia' (divine things) 'orao' (I see), ie 'contemplate the divine'.
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The word 'theory' derives from the Greek 'theorein', which means 'to look at'. ... The term 'theoria' (a noun) was already used by the scholars of ancient Greece. Theorein is built upon 'to theion' (the divine) or 'to theia' (divine things) 'orao' (I see), ie 'contemplate the divine'.
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