Can you give me examples of "theory of"?

The theory of relativity The theory of evolution The theory of quantum mechanics

What are some alternatives to "theory of"?

principle of concept of idea of hypothesis of model of

Can you give me examples of "theory about"?

A theory about human behavior A theory about the origin of the universe A theory about climate change

What are some alternatives to "theory about"?

idea about concept about hypothesis about belief about notion about

Which is correct:
"theory of" or "theory about"?

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theory of

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

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The phrase 'theory of' is used to introduce the subject or field of study that a theory pertains to. It is commonly used in academic and scientific contexts.

Examples:

The theory of relativity
The theory of evolution
The theory of quantum mechanics

Alternatives:

principle of
concept of
idea of
hypothesis of
model of

theory about

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

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The phrase 'theory about' is used to introduce the topic or subject matter that a theory discusses. It is also commonly used in various contexts.

Examples:

A theory about human behavior
A theory about the origin of the universe
A theory about climate change

Alternatives:

idea about
concept about
hypothesis about
belief about
notion about

Both 'theory of' and 'theory about' are correct and commonly used in English. They can be used interchangeably in many contexts.

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Which is correct: "theory of" or "theory about"?

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Which is correct:
"theory of" or "theory about"?