explanation vs theory

theory vs explanation

explanation and theory both are nouns.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
explanation	Yes	No	No	No
theory	Yes	No	No	No

As nouns, theory is a hyponym of explanation; that is, theory is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than explanation:

explanation: thought that makes something comprehensible
theory: a well-substantiated explanation of some aspect of the natural world; an organized system of accepted knowledge that applies in a variety of circumstances to explain a specific set of phenomena

Other hyponyms of explanation include interpretation, interpreting, rendering, rendition, principle, rationale, key, rationalisation, rationalization.

explanation (noun)	theory (noun)
thought that makes something comprehensible	a well-substantiated explanation of some aspect of the natural world; an organized system of accepted knowledge that applies in a variety of circumstances to explain a specific set of phenomena
a statement that makes something comprehensible by describing the relevant structure or operation or circumstances etc.	a tentative insight into the natural world; a concept that is not yet verified but that if true would explain certain facts or phenomena
the act of explaining; making something plain or intelligible	a belief that can guide behavior

Difference between explanation and theory

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