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单词 theory-laden
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Definition of theory-laden in English:

theory-laden

adjective
  • Denoting a term, concept, or statement which has meaning only as part of some theory, so that its use implies the acceptance of that theory.

    Example sentencesExamples
    • Even assuming that ‘observation’ is theory-laden, this can hardly result in any conclusion about ‘meaning’.
    • Isn't it the case that all interpretations are theory-laden?
    • Consequently, some theory must precede empirical enquiry, and all factual investigation is theory-laden.
    • However obvious and relevant these measures might seem, they are all theory-laden in the sense that they all assume, usually without any argument or justification, a particular theory of economic growth and or development.
    • It has now been accepted that this distinction between raw perception and interpretation is invalid; in fact, all perception is theory-laden.
    • He called for a revolt against art about art and theory-laden avant-garde styles.
 
 

Definition of theory-laden in US English:

theory-laden

adjectiveˈTHirēˌlādn
  • Denoting a term, concept, or statement which has meaning only as part of some theory, so that its use implies the acceptance of that theory.

    Example sentencesExamples
    • He called for a revolt against art about art and theory-laden avant-garde styles.
    • It has now been accepted that this distinction between raw perception and interpretation is invalid; in fact, all perception is theory-laden.
    • Consequently, some theory must precede empirical enquiry, and all factual investigation is theory-laden.
    • Even assuming that ‘observation’ is theory-laden, this can hardly result in any conclusion about ‘meaning’.
    • Isn't it the case that all interpretations are theory-laden?
    • However obvious and relevant these measures might seem, they are all theory-laden in the sense that they all assume, usually without any argument or justification, a particular theory of economic growth and or development.
 
 
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