"toy theory" meaning in All languages combined

See toy theory on Wiktionary

Noun [English]

Forms: toy theories [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun|toy theories}} toy theory (plural toy theories)
  1. (sciences, of a theory) A highly simplified model used to explore systems qualitatively. Synonyms: toy model
    Sense id: en-toy_theory-en-noun-W8jeAfKn Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries, Sciences Topics: sciences

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