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Theorization

The act or product of theorizing; the formation of a theory or theories; speculation.

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Abstraction 76% connected

The act of abstracting, separating, or withdrawing, or the state of being withdrawn; withdrawal.

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Generalization 76% connected

The act or process of generalizing; the act of bringing individuals or particulars under a genus or class; deduction of a general principle from part…

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Ideology 76% connected

The science of ideas.

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Conjecture 76% connected

An opinion, or judgment, formed on defective or presumptive evidence; probable inference; surmise; guess; suspicion.

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Hypothecate 74% connected

To subject, as property, to liability for a debt or engagement without delivery of possession or transfer of title; to pledge without delivery of pos…

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Hypothecate 74% connected

To subject, as property, to liability for a debt or engagement without delivery of possession or transfer of title; to pledge without delivery of pos…

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