theory vs explanation

explanation vs theory

theory and explanation both are nouns.

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

As nouns, explanation is a hypernym of theory; that is, explanation is a word with a broader meaning than theory:

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
explanation: thought that makes something comprehensible

theory (noun)	explanation (noun)
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	thought that makes something comprehensible
a tentative insight into the natural world; a concept that is not yet verified but that if true would explain certain facts or phenomena	a statement that makes something comprehensible by describing the relevant structure or operation or circumstances etc.
a belief that can guide behavior	the act of explaining; making something plain or intelligible

Difference between theory and explanation

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