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group theories

group theories is the plural of group theory.

Meaning of group theory

Noun

group theory (usually uncountable, plural group theories)

  1. (usually) The mathematical theory of groups.
    • THE feeling seems to be developing among physicists that group theory can be used as and when required, as many other techniques already are, without its being necessary for everyone to study all the whys and wherefores of the mathematical details involved.1968, Arthur P. Cracknell, editor, Applied Group Theory: Selected Readings in Physics, Pergamon Press, page ix
  2. (usually) Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see group, theory; a theory about (particular kinds of) groups.
    • After you have read over the seven group theories you'll be clearer about what makes the most sense to you for the groups with which you want to use your observation skills.2007, Hedley G. Dimock, Rachel R. Kass, How to Observe Your Group, Captus Press, 4th Edition, page 3

Questions about group theories

What is group theories the plural of?
Group theories is the plural of group theory.

Words near group theories in the dictionary

  1. group stages
  2. group theoretic
  3. group theoretical
  4. group theoretician
  5. group theoreticians
  6. group theories
  7. group theorist
  8. group theorists
  9. group theory
  10. group therapies
  11. group therapist

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