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domino theory

domino theory proper noun: synonym of domino effect.

Proper noun

the domino theory

  1. (historical) Synonym of domino effect.
    Synonyms:
    domino effect

domino theory meaning in Tamil

domino theory in Tamil

டொமினோ கோட்பாடு

Synonyms of domino theory

Origin of domino theory

An allusion to a row of dominoes in which the fall of one leads to a cascade of falling pieces.

Questions about domino theory

What does domino theory mean?
Domino theory means synonym of domino effect.
What is domino theory in Tamil?
Domino theory in Tamil is டொமினோ கோட்பாடு. See Domino theory meaning in Tamil.
What part of speech is domino theory?
Domino theory is a proper noun.

Words near domino theory in the dictionary

  1. domino effect
  2. domino effects
  3. domino mask
  4. domino masks
  5. domino surgery
  6. domino theory
  7. domino whist
  8. dominoed
  9. dominoes
  10. Dominoid
  11. Dominoids

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