THEORIST

theorist, theoretician, theorizer, theoriser, idealogue

(noun) someone who theorizes (especially in science or art)

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Noun

theorist (plural theorists)

Someone who constructs theories, especially in the arts or sciences.

Synonyms

• theoretician (less common)

• theorizer / theoriser

Anagrams

• Theriots, orthites, otterish, shortite, thorites

Source: Wiktionary


The"o*rist, n. Etym: [Cf. F. théoriste.]

Definition: One who forms theories; one given to theory and speculation; a speculatist. Cowper. The greatest theoretists have given the preference to such a government as that which obtains in this kingdom. Addison.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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