I concur that is the diffenition which is based on theory..
the·o·ry
\ˈthē-ə-rē, ˈthir-ē\
noun
: an idea or set of ideas that is intended to explain facts or events
: an idea that is suggested or presented as possibly true but that is not known or proven to be true
: the general principles or ideas that relate to a particular subject
English
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[quote]Theory: (n) an idea... ...presented as possibly true but that is not known or proven to be true.[/quote]*scratches head*
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Ah yes. What that is saying is the theory stands in till it's disproven.
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If you read the progression of post I think you'll notice why I provided a definition.