novel theory
collocation in Englishmeaningsofnovelandtheory
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novel
adjective
uk/ˈnɒv.əl/us/ˈnɑː.vəl/
new and original, not like anything ...
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theory
noun[C or U]
uk/ˈθɪə.ri/us/ˈθɪr.i/
a formal statement of the rules on which a subject of study is based or of ideas that are suggested to explain a fact or event or, more generally, an opinion ...
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That is, a user may be presented with a totallynoveltheoryat the end of an inductive learning session.
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They sometimes talk as if they are presenting a distinct andnoveltheoryof word learning, something above and beyond what others have proposed.
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Thisnoveltheorywould predict a global reduction in high-frequency gamma waves induced by stimuli.
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That is anoveltheory, and ought to be exploded.
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In any event, the idea of reporting as a result of leaks is anoveltheoryto me.
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I agree that the taxation of land values is nonoveltheory.
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Surely that is a mostnoveltheory.
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That is an extremelynoveltheory.
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His taxonomic approach made no place for the generation of novel theories by induction.
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According to the written report, the data suggest that securities regulators may have retrenched their efforts to regulate through the use of novel theories.
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