Greek root

Hi,

What exactly is your question about this, please?

Clive

Anonymousthe greek root definition of theory and theatre

I assume you're looking for the derivation of these words from Greek.

Both are from the Greek verb theasthai, to observe, to look at, to watch, which is related to the noun thea, a viewing.

The form theoros (spectator) led to 'theory'; the form theatron (thea

Hi,

I just thought that someone who was interested in something academic like that could reasonably be expected to form a proper question.

Best wishes, Clive

CliveI just thought that someone who was interested in something academic like that could reasonably be expected to form a proper question.

You are quite right to think so. I completely agree.

Nevertheless, I'm fascinated by word derivations, and I couldn't resist answering what was possibly a question about them. So, throwing cautio

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