theorist

noun

the·​o·​rist ˈthē-ə-rist How to pronounce theorist (audio)
ˈthir-ist
: a person who theorizes

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The universe knows what to do and will continue to evolve with time, but its behavior appears to be rich enough that certain aspects of its future may remain forever hidden to the theorists who ponder it. Charlie Wood, Wired News, 6 Apr. 2025 That makes the empty-pigeonhole principle much more vexing for complexity theorists. Ben Brubaker, Quanta Magazine, 4 Apr. 2025 But across the years, theorists here and there revisited Einstein’s model, rummaging through its remnants for anything interesting buried in the calculations. Paul M. Sutter, Scientific American, 26 Feb. 2025 However, some legal theorists say that precise wording may leave the door cracked open under unusual scenarios, including a run for vice president. Kaelan Deese, The Washington Examiner, 1 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for theorist

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First Known Use

1588, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of theorist was in 1588

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“Theorist.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/theorist. Accessed 22 Apr. 2025.

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theorist

noun
the·​o·​rist ˈthē-ə-rəst How to pronounce theorist (audio)
ˈthi(-ə)r-əst
: a person who theorizes

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