Older theory Synonyms

Definitions for Older


  • (adjective) being of advanced years and especially past middle age
  • (adjective) advanced in years; (` aged ' is pronounced as two syllables)
  • (adjective) used of the older of two persons of the same name especially used to distinguish a father from his son

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