"subtheory" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: subtheories [plural]
Etymology: sub- + theory Etymology templates: {{prefix|en|sub|theory}} sub- + theory Head templates: {{en-noun}} subtheory (plural subtheories)
  1. A theory forming part of a larger theory. Categories (topical): Conspiracy theories Related terms: subtheoretical
    Sense id: en-subtheory-en-noun-LXaSMAAN Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, English terms prefixed with sub-

Inflected forms

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