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noun
A theory based on a more fundamental theory or on a metatheory; A theory which doesn't describe all causes; handling some of them as givens, especially when other theories do analyze these givens.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Topics: human-sciences, philosophy, sciences
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noun
branch-theory, subtheory
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History
From epi- + theory.
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