n.
1.
Speculation, hypothesis, assumption, conjecture, postulate, plan, scheme, system.
2.
Science, philosophy, doctrine, abstract principles.
3.
Exposition, rationale.
4.
Philosophical explanation.
n.
1.
Speculation, hypothesis, assumption, conjecture, postulate, plan, scheme, system.
2.
Science, philosophy, doctrine, abstract principles.
3.
Exposition, rationale.
4.
Philosophical explanation.
Soule. Dictionary of English synonyms. Словарь английских синонимов. 2012