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1 theory
['Ɵiəri]plural - theories; noun1) (an idea or explanation which has not yet been proved to be correct: There are many theories about the origin of life; In theory, I agree with you, but it would not work in practice.) θεωρία2) (the main principles and ideas in an art, science etc as opposed to the practice of actually doing it: A musician has to study both the theory and practice of music.) θεωρία•- theoretically
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2 Theory
subs.Opinion: P. and V. δόξα, ἡ.Supposition: P. ὑπόθεσες, ἡ.Theory as opposed to practice: P. γνῶσις, ἡ (Plat., Polit. 259E).Science: P. and V. ἐπιστήμη, ἡ.Woodhouse English-Greek dictionary. A vocabulary of the Attic language > Theory
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3 Practice
subs.Habit, custom: P. and V. ἔθος, τό, νόμος, ὁ, νόμιμον, τό (generally pl.), P. ἐπιτήδευμα, τό, V. νόμισμα, τό.Exercise: Ar. and P. μελέτη, ἡ, P. ἄσκησις, ἡ, ἐπιτήδευσις, ἡ.As opposed to theory: P. τριβή, ἡ.Want of practice: P. ἀμελετησία, ἡ.Put in practice, v.: use practise.Woodhouse English-Greek dictionary. A vocabulary of the Attic language > Practice
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4 practice
['præktis]1) (the actual doing of something, as opposed to the theory or idea: In theory the plan should work, but in practice there are a lot of difficulties.) πράξη,εφαρμογή2) (the usual way(s) of doing things; (a) habit or custom: It was his usual practice to rise at 6.00 a.m.) συνήθεια/έθιμο3) (the repeated performance or exercise of something in order to learn to do it well: She has musical talent, but she needs a lot of practice; Have a quick practice before you start.) εξάσκηση4) (a doctor's or lawyer's business: He has a practice in Southampton.) άσκηση επαγγέλματος/επάγγελμα,επαγγελματική βάση•- make a practice of
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5 Routine
subs.Manner of life: P. and V. δίαιτα, ἡ.Habit: P. and V. ἔθος, τό. P. συνήθεια, ἡ, ἐπιτήδευμα, τό.Mere routine, opposed to knowledge of theory: P. τριβή, ἡ (Plat.).Woodhouse English-Greek dictionary. A vocabulary of the Attic language > Routine
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