Initial theory Synonyms

Definitions for Initial


  • (adjective) coming before all others in time or order
  • (adjective) occurring at the beginning
  • (noun) the first letter of a word (especially a person's name)

Definitions for Theory


  • (noun) an idea that is the starting point for making a case or conducting an investigation
  • (noun) a belief that can guide behavior
  • (noun) a well-substantiated explanation of some aspect of the natural world; an organized system of accepted knowledge that applies in a variety of circumstances to explain a specific set of phenomena