theorismn.

Brit.

/ˈθɪərɪz(ə)m/, U.S.

/ˈθiərɪzəm/,

/ˈθɪrɪzəm/

Origin: Formed within English, by derivation. Etymons: theory n., -ism suffix.

Etymology: < theory n. + -ism suffix. Compare earlier theorist n.

†1. A theory. Obsolete. rare.Chiefly with depreciative connotations.

ΘΚΠ

the mind > mental capacity > belief > speculation > [noun] > act or instance of

speculation?a1475

theorism1785

1785 Parl. Reg. 1781–96 XVIII. 557 They must naturally be jealous of every innovation; especially when introduced in such dark and oracular theorisms of trade.

1786 J. Pinkerton Treasury of Wit I. Pref. xiii That profound learning, which, during last century, seemed prevalent over Europe; but is now exchanged for a parcel of superficial theorisms, which we call philosophy.

2. The belief that action should be guided primarily by theory; rigid adherence to theory. Cf. theoreticism n. Now rare.

ΘΚΠ

the mind > mental capacity > belief > speculation > confirmation of hypothesis, theory > [noun] > forming of theories

theory1592

theorizing1757

theorism1789

theorization1816

1789 E. Hewgill tr. J. G. Tielke Field Engineer I. ii. i. 178 In conformity to the rules of theorism [Ger. um ein regulaires Deßin auszuführen, oder nicht wider die Regel zu verstoßen], I was to place any part of my works at such a distance from the edge of the height, that I could neither see nor fire upon my assailants, till they had gained the summit.

1820 T. Campbell Let. 14 July in W. Beattie Life Thomas Campbell (1849) II. 370 At times, perhaps, there is a little German theorism in it [sc. Arndt's conversation], but I could never find in my heart to contradict him.

1856 H. R. Reynolds in Life (1898) v. 125 The lynx-eyed theorism of Lepsius.

1906 Contemp. Rev. July 60 Dead, dry-as-dust theorism.

1994 Publ. Mod. Lang. Assoc. Amer. 109 393/1 The realm of systematizing and theorism.

This entry has been updated (OED Third Edition, June 2015; most recently modified version published online March 2022).

单词	theorism
释义	theorismn. Brit. /ˈθɪərɪz(ə)m/, U.S. /ˈθiərɪzəm/, /ˈθɪrɪzəm/ Origin: Formed within English, by derivation. Etymons: theory n., -ism suffix. Etymology: < theory n. + -ism suffix. Compare earlier theorist n. †1. A theory. Obsolete. rare.Chiefly with depreciative connotations. ΘΚΠ the mind > mental capacity > belief > speculation > [noun] > act or instance of speculation?a1475 theorism1785 1785 Parl. Reg. 1781–96 XVIII. 557 They must naturally be jealous of every innovation; especially when introduced in such dark and oracular theorisms of trade. 1786 J. Pinkerton Treasury of Wit I. Pref. xiii That profound learning, which, during last century, seemed prevalent over Europe; but is now exchanged for a parcel of superficial theorisms, which we call philosophy. 2. The belief that action should be guided primarily by theory; rigid adherence to theory. Cf. theoreticism n. Now rare. ΘΚΠ the mind > mental capacity > belief > speculation > confirmation of hypothesis, theory > [noun] > forming of theories theory1592 theorizing1757 theorism1789 theorization1816 1789 E. Hewgill tr. J. G. Tielke Field Engineer I. ii. i. 178 In conformity to the rules of theorism [Ger. um ein regulaires Deßin auszuführen, oder nicht wider die Regel zu verstoßen], I was to place any part of my works at such a distance from the edge of the height, that I could neither see nor fire upon my assailants, till they had gained the summit. 1820 T. Campbell Let. 14 July in W. Beattie Life Thomas Campbell (1849) II. 370 At times, perhaps, there is a little German theorism in it [sc. Arndt's conversation], but I could never find in my heart to contradict him. 1856 H. R. Reynolds in Life (1898) v. 125 The lynx-eyed theorism of Lepsius. 1906 Contemp. Rev. July 60 Dead, dry-as-dust theorism. 1994 Publ. Mod. Lang. Assoc. Amer. 109 393/1 The realm of systematizing and theorism. This entry has been updated (OED Third Edition, June 2015; most recently modified version published online March 2022). < n.1785
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