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- theory of numbers/ˈθɪəri əv ˈnʌmbəz/The branch of pure mathematics concerned with the properties and relationships of integers, especially positive whole numbers.nounC1/C2
- theory of relativity/ˈθɪəri əv ˌrɛl.əˈtɪv.ə.ti/A scientific theory developed by Albert Einstein that describes the laws of physics as the same for all observers, regardless of their motion, and introduces the concept that space and time are interwoven into a single continuum called spacetime.nounLow
- theosophical society/ˌθiːəˈsɒfɪkəl səˈsaɪəti/An organization founded in 1875 dedicated to exploring esoteric philosophy, comparative religion, and spiritual exploration, based on the principle of universal brotherhood.nounLow (Specialist/Historical)
- theosophy/θiˈɒsəfi/A set of esoteric beliefs about the nature of God, the universe, and humanity, claiming direct knowledge of divine mysteries through intuition or spiritual insight.nounC2
- theotocopoulos/ˌθiː.əʊ.tɒˈkɒ.pə.ləs/A surname of Greek origin, most famously associated with the Renaissance painter Doménikos Theotokópoulos, known as El Greco.nounVery Low (C2/Proficiency)
- theotokos/θiːˈɒtəkɒs/God-bearer; a title for Mary, the mother of Jesus in Christian theology.nounVery Low
- thera/ˈθɛr.ə/An informal, truncated form of 'therapist', used primarily in casual speech or writing to refer to a psychotherapist, physical therapist, or other therapeutic professional.nounLow
- theralite/ˈθɛrəlaɪt/A dark-colored, plutonic igneous rock composed primarily of plagioclase feldspar and nepheline, with clinopyroxene and/or amphibole, belonging to the foid-monzodiorite or foid-monzogabbro family.nounVery Low
- therapeutic/ˌθer.əˈpjuː.tɪk/Relating to the treatment or healing of disease, illness, or mental health conditions; having a beneficial effect on a person's physical or mental health.adjectivenounC1
- therapeutic abortion/ˌθɛrəˈpjuːtɪk əˈbɔːʃn/A medical procedure to terminate a pregnancy when it poses a significant risk to the pregnant person's physical or mental health.nounC1
- therapeutic cloning/ˌθɛrəˈpjuːtɪk ˈkləʊnɪŋ/The production of embryonic stem cells from a patient's own DNA for medical treatment or research, with no intention to create a human being.nounC2
- therapeutic index/ˌθer.əˈpjuː.tɪk ˈɪn.deks/The ratio between the toxic dose and the therapeutic dose of a drug.nounC2
- therapeutics/ˌθɛrəˈpjuːtɪks/The branch of medicine concerned with the treatment and care of patients, especially the practical application of remedies to cure disease or alleviate symptoms.nounC2
- therapsid/θɪˈræpsɪd/A fossil reptile belonging to an extinct order from the Permian and Triassic periods, considered an evolutionary precursor to mammals.adjectivenounVery Low
- therapy/ˈθerəpi/Treatment intended to relieve or heal a disorder, especially of the mind or body.nounB2
- therapy animal/ˈθer.ə.pi ˌæn.ɪ.məl/An animal specially trained or selected to provide psychological or physical comfort, emotional support, and companionship to individuals in therapeutic settings such as hospitals, nursing homes, schools, or disaster areas.nounLow-to-Medium. Increasingly common in healthcare, education, and media contexts, but not an everyday term for most general speakers.
- theravada/ˌθerəˈvɑːdə/The oldest surviving school of Buddhism, prevalent in Southeast Asia.nounC2
- theravadin/ˌθer.əˈvɑː.dɪn/A follower of Theravada Buddhism, the oldest surviving school of Buddhism, prevalent in Sri Lanka, Myanmar, Thailand, Laos, and Cambodia.nounC2
- therblig/ˈθɜːblɪɡ/A fundamental, indivisible unit of motion in the study of time and motion (work efficiency), used to analyze manual tasks.nounVery Rare / Obscure
- there/ðeə/Indicates a place, position, or point in space, often distant from the speaker; also used to introduce the existence of something.adjectiveadverbinterjection+2Very High (A1 CEFR)
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