1.
academic theory; scholarly theory
a theory or doctrine developed through academic research and study, typically within a specific field of scholarship
Usage
学説 emphasizes that a theory comes from academic or scholarly research. It can refer to theories in any academic field, including science, history, linguistics, etc.
Common collocations
- 学説を唱える (to advocate a theory)
- 学説を立てる (to establish a theory)
- 学説を覆す (to overturn a theory)
- 有力な学説 (a leading theory)