theorist

noun

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

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Alarmed, Augustine hardened his doctrine of grace, becoming its great theorist. Shai Tubali, Big Think, 30 Sep. 2025 But some theorists, including Stephen Hawking, have suggested that there might be other kinds in the universe. Ross Andersen, The Atlantic, 24 Sep. 2025 Over the past 150 years, many knot theorists have been baffled by the unknotting number. Leila Sloman, Quanta Magazine, 22 Sep. 2025 The panels feature active industry practitioners rather than theorists. Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 20 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for theorist

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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 8 Oct. 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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