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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.) kenning2) (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.) fræðilegur grundvöllur•- theoretically
- theorize
- theorise
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2 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.) framkvæmd, reynd, praxís2) (the usual way(s) of doing things; (a) habit or custom: It was his usual practice to rise at 6.00 a.m.) venja3) (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.) æfing4) (a doctor's or lawyer's business: He has a practice in Southampton.) lögfræði-/læknastofa•- make a practice of
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3 basic
['beisik]1) (of, or forming, the main part or foundation of something: Your basic theory is wrong.) grundvallar-2) (restricted to a fundamental level, elementary: a basic knowledge of French.) undirstöðu-• -
4 brainchild
noun (a favourite theory, invention etc thought up by a particular person: This entire process is Dr Smith's brainchild.) hugarfóstur -
5 concept
['konsept](an idea or theory: His design was a new concept in town-planning.) hugtak, heildarhugmynd -
6 credit
['kredit] 1. noun1) (time allowed for payment of goods etc after they have been received: We don't give credit at this shop.) afborgunarfrestur; lánsviðskipti2) (money loaned (by a bank).) lán3) (trustworthiness regarding ability to pay for goods etc: Your credit is good.) lánstraust4) ((an entry on) the side of an account on which payments received are entered: Our credits are greater than our debits.) inneign; tekjuhlið5) (the sum of money which someone has in an account at a bank: Your credit amounts to 2,014 dollars.) inneign6) (belief or trust: This theory is gaining credit.) trúnaður, traust7) ((American) a certificate to show that a student has completed a course which counts towards his degree.) einkunnarblað2. verb1) (to enter (a sum of money) on the credit side (of an account): This cheque was credited to your account last month.) færa til tekna2) ((with with) to think of (a person or thing) as having: He was credited with magical powers.) eigna, ætla (e-m e-ð)3) (to believe (something) to be possible: Well, would you credit that!) trúa•- 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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7 elaborate
1. [i'læbəreit] verb1) (to work out or describe (a plan etc) in detail: He elaborated his theory.) setja saman í smáatriðum; gera ítarlega grein fyrir2) ((especially with on) to discuss details: She elaborated on the next day's menu.) ræða í smáatriðum2. [-rət] adjective1) (very detailed or complicated: an elaborate design.) mjög flókin, mikið af smáatriðum2) (carefully planned: elaborate plans for escape.) ítarlegur•- elaboration -
8 elements
1) (the first things to be learned in any subject: the elements of musical theory.) undirstöðuatriði2) (the forces of nature, as wind and rain.) náttúruöflin -
9 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.) springa; sprengja2) (suddenly to show strong feeling: The teacher exploded with anger; The children exploded into laughter.) brjótast út; springa (úr hlátri)3) (to prove (a theory etc) wrong.) hrekja, afsanna•- explosive 2. noun((a) material that is likely to explode: gelignite and other explosives.) sprengiefni; sprengifimt efni -
10 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.) flytjandi, túlkandi2) (a person who explains and supports (a theory or belief etc): He was one of the early exponents of Marxism.) talsmaður, málsvari -
11 hypothesis
plural - hypotheses; noun(an unproved theory or point of view put forward, eg for the sake of argument.) tilgáta- hypothetically -
12 in the light of
(taking into consideration (eg new information): The theory has been abandoned in the light of more recent discoveries.) í ljósi, með tilliti til -
13 maintain
[mein'tein]1) (to continue: How long can you maintain this silence?) halda (áfram/gangandi)2) (to keep in good condition: He maintains his car very well.) halda við, viðhalda3) (to pay the expenses of: How can you maintain a wife and three children on your small salary?) halda uppi, sjá fyrir4) (to continue to argue or believe (that): I maintain that the theory is true.) halda fram• -
14 onus
['əunəs](the responsibility: The onus is on him to prove his theory.) skylda, kvöð -
15 pick holes in
(to criticize or find faults in (an argument, theory etc): He sounded very convincing, but I'm sure one could pick holes in what he said.) gagnrÿna, finna galla á -
16 popular
['popjulə]1) (liked by most people: a popular holiday resort; a popular person; She is very popular with children.) vinsæll2) (believed by most people: a popular theory.) vinsæll3) (of the people in general: popular rejoicing.) almennur4) (easily read, understood etc by most people: a popular history of Britain.) alþÿðu-•- popularity
- popularize
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17 principle
['prinsəpəl]1) (a general truth, rule or law: the principle of gravity.) grundvallaratriði; lögmál2) (the theory by which a machine etc works: the principle of the jet engine.) lögmál•- in principle
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18 prove
[pru:v]1) (to show to be true or correct: This fact proves his guilt; He was proved guilty; Can you prove your theory?) sanna2) (to turn out, or be found, to be: His suspicions proved (to be) correct; This tool proved very useful.) reynast•- proven -
19 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.) efasemdarmaður- sceptically
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20 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.) sósíalismi, jafnaðarstefna
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