Definition of (せつ)

せつ

せつ

setsu

noun, noun (suffix)
1.
theory, doctrine
noun
2.
opinion, view
3.
rumour, rumor, gossip, hearsay
Related Kanji
opinion, theory, explanation, rumor
Example sentences(showing 7 results)

For all you say, I still believe in the truth of the theory

I can't accept this theory

There are many theories about the sudden extinction of the dinosaurs, but the real cause still remains anyone's guess

The theory will find general acceptance

Copernicus proposed the idea that the Earth travels around the Sun

げんみつ
厳密に言うと
せつ
Strictly speaking, the theory is not correct

ちゅうせ
中世
てんもんがくしゃ
天文学者
てつがくしゃ
哲学者
せつ
During the Middle Ages, astronomers had clung to the theory of a Greek philosopher