Words Starting with "T"

A system of government in which state power is held by individuals believed to represent God, and laws are derived from divine revelation.

Relating to a system of government in which divine authority directly rules the state, and national laws are derived from sacred scripture.

A scholar of theology who studies the nature of God, the foundations of faith in God, and theological aspects of religion based on sacred texts.

The academic study of God, His nature, the foundations of faith in God, and the structure and meaning of religion based on sacred scriptures.

Relating to theology; based on or reflecting deep religious principles, doctrines, or analytical frameworks within faith and belief systems.

An expert in the development and analysis of scientific theories, rather than practical application, typically active in academic or pure research contexts.

Relating to or based on theory; grounded in conceptual frameworks rather than direct experience or empirical practice.

A systematic explanation or framework developed from research, empirical data, and logical argumentation, capable of being tested or further developed.

A scientific concept explaining that all matter is composed of small, indivisible particles called atoms, which are the fundamental units of chemical elements.

A political theory asserting that the fall of one Southeast Asian nation to communist influence would trigger a chain reaction of similar collapses in neighboring countries, akin to falling dominoes.

A linguistic theory proposing that related languages originate from a single ancestral center (proto-language), which then spreads outward in a wave-like pattern across regions.

Astronomical theory stating that Earth is spherical and rotates on its axis, while other planets revolve around the Sun as the central body of the solar system.

A generative linguistic theory proposing that every phrase possesses an abstract case in its internal structure, which is subsequently realized phonetically or morphosyntactically.

A mass communication system emphasizing media freedom from government control, while still subject to reasonable legal or public regulations.

A media system in which state authority controls communication channels, prohibiting strong criticism of government or institutions, reflecting political dominance over public discourse.

A linguistic theory that views language as a spatial domain, where affixes, cases, and prepositions function as markers of spatial or relational positioning within sentence structure.

A linguistic theory explaining the movement of peoples based on language groupings and geographical distribution, emphasizing the relationship between linguistic origins and human migration.

A linguistic theory proposing that all human languages originated from a single ancestral language, serving as the common root for all modern linguistic systems.

A linguistic theory proposing that many early human words originated from imitations of natural and animal sounds, and words formed through onomatopoeic processes.

A theoretical framework in management science explaining the structure, function, and dynamics of groups in achieving broad and complex objectives.

A theory in psychology and education asserting that the whole is more meaningful and functional than the sum of its parts.

A linguistic theory proposing that the world's languages originated from multiple independent sources rather than a single ancestral language.

A literary theory emphasizing the reader's response to a literary work, including dynamic and subjective interpretations of textual meaning.

The process of constructing theory from primary sources, particularly in historical studies, to answer the question 'why' behind events and historical outcomes.

A spiritual philosophy or esoteric knowledge system rooted in Buddhist and Hindu teachings, focusing on inner reality and metaphysical understanding.

Relating to or based on the principles of theosophy, particularly in understanding inner reality and the cosmos.

A noun derived from Javanese, meaning a model or exemplary figure serving as a standard for behavior or attitude.

A trait or ability to empathize with others' emotions and mental burdens, enabling one to act without offending feelings or alleviating their emotional weight.

A reduplicated form of 'tepuk', referring to the sound or act of striking, especially on a drum, and also denoting rhythmic patterns of drumbeats in traditional music.

To lightly touch with the palm of the hand, either to feel or to make contact, or to tap the shoulder as a gesture of praise.