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theorist

noun the·o·rist \ˈthē-ə-rist, ˈthir-ist\

: a person who forms theories about something

Full Definition of THEORIST

:  a person who theorizes
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First Known Use of THEORIST

1646

Rhymes with THEORIST

querist

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5 ENTRIES FOUND:
  1. theorist
  2. conspiracy theory
  3. game theory
  4. knot theory
  5. number theory
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