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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.) teorija2) (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.) teorija•- theoretically
- theorize
- theorise
- theorist -
2 brainchild
noun (a favourite theory, invention etc thought up by a particular person: This entire process is Dr Smith's brainchild.) kūdikis -
3 elements
1) (the first things to be learned in any subject: the elements of musical theory.) pradmenys, pagrindai2) (the forces of nature, as wind and rain.) gamtos jėgos, stichija -
4 socialism
noun (the belief or theory that a country's wealth (its land, mines, industries, railways etc) should belong to the people as a whole, not to private owners.) socializmas -
5 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.) praktika2) (the usual way(s) of doing things; (a) habit or custom: It was his usual practice to rise at 6.00 a.m.) įprotis3) (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.) pratybos, treniravimasis4) (a doctor's or lawyer's business: He has a practice in Southampton.) praktika•- make a practice of
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6 concept
['konsept](an idea or theory: His design was a new concept in town-planning.) idėja, sąvoka, samprata -
7 credit
['kredit] 1. noun1) (time allowed for payment of goods etc after they have been received: We don't give credit at this shop.) kreditas, skola2) (money loaned (by a bank).) kreditas, paskola3) (trustworthiness regarding ability to pay for goods etc: Your credit is good.) pajėgumas mokėti4) ((an entry on) the side of an account on which payments received are entered: Our credits are greater than our debits.) kreditas5) (the sum of money which someone has in an account at a bank: Your credit amounts to 2,014 dollars.) banko sąskaitoje esanti suma6) (belief or trust: This theory is gaining credit.) pasitikėjimas7) ((American) a certificate to show that a student has completed a course which counts towards his degree.) įskaita2. verb1) (to enter (a sum of money) on the credit side (of an account): This cheque was credited to your account last month.) pridėti, priskaičiuoti2) ((with with) to think of (a person or thing) as having: He was credited with magical powers.) laikyti turinčiu, galinčiu3) (to believe (something) to be possible: Well, would you credit that!) (pa)tikėti•- creditably
- creditor
- credits
- credit card
- be a credit to someone
- be a credit to
- do someone credit
- do credit
- give someone credit for something
- give credit for something
- give someone credit
- give credit
- on credit
- take the credit for something
- take credit for something
- take the credit
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8 explode
[ik'spləud] 1. verb1) (to (cause to) blow up with a loud noise: The bomb exploded; The police exploded the bomb where it could cause no damage.) (su)sprogti, (su)sprogdinti2) (suddenly to show strong feeling: The teacher exploded with anger; The children exploded into laughter.) pratrūkti, užsidegti3) (to prove (a theory etc) wrong.) sugriauti•- explosive 2. noun((a) material that is likely to explode: gelignite and other explosives.) sprogmuo -
9 exponent
[ik'spəunənt]1) (a person able to demonstrate skilfully a particular art or activity: She was an accomplished exponent of Bach's flute sonatas.) atlikėjas2) (a person who explains and supports (a theory or belief etc): He was one of the early exponents of Marxism.) šalininkas, interpretuotojas -
10 hypothesis
plural - hypotheses; noun(an unproved theory or point of view put forward, eg for the sake of argument.) hipotezė- hypothetically -
11 onus
['əunəs](the responsibility: The onus is on him to prove his theory.) pareiga, atsakomybė -
12 principle
['prinsəpəl]1) (a general truth, rule or law: the principle of gravity.) dėsnis, principas2) (the theory by which a machine etc works: the principle of the jet engine.) principas•- in principle
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13 sceptic
['skeptik](American also skeptic) noun(a person who is unwilling to believe: Most people now accept this theory, but there are a few sceptics.) skeptikas- sceptically
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14 support
[sə'po:t] 1. verb1) (to bear the weight of, or hold upright, in place etc: That chair won't support him / his weight; He limped home, supported by a friend on either side of him.) išlaikyti, palaikyti, paremti2) (to give help, or approval to: He has always supported our cause; His family supported him in his decision.) remti3) (to provide evidence for the truth of: New discoveries have been made that support his theory; The second witness supported the statement of the first one.) paremti4) (to supply with the means of living: He has a wife and four children to support.) išlaikyti2. noun1) (the act of supporting or state of being supported: That type of shoe doesn't give the foot much support; The plan was cancelled because of lack of support; Her job is the family's only means of support; I would like to say a word or two in support of his proposal.) atrama, parama, pritarimas2) (something that supports: One of the supports of the bridge collapsed.) atrama•- supporting
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