theory of reality

noun phrase

UK /ˈθɪəri əv riˈæləti/

US /ˈθɪri əv riˈæləti/

A theory of reality is a big idea about what is real and what the world is made of.

The scientist explained his theory of reality using simple pictures and stories.

SYNONYMS

view of reality model of reality idea about reality account of reality

RELATED WORDS

philosophy metaphysics existence ontology worldview

OTHER MEANINGS

2. A set of beliefs about what truly exists, used to explain everyday experience.

Her theory of reality says that kindness is the most real thing in the world.

3. A scientific or philosophical framework describing the basic nature of the universe.

Physicists test their theory of reality by running experiments with tiny particles.

4. A personal way of understanding what is true and what matters.

After traveling, he changed his theory of reality and saw the world differently.