countertheory

English

Etymology

counter- +‎ theory

Noun

countertheory (plural countertheories)

  1. A contrasting theory put forward as a response to another theory.
    • 2008 February 16, Stephanie Saul, “Conflict on the Menu”, in New York Times‎:
      There is a countertheory, however, set forth by Dr. David B. Allison, the incoming president of the Obesity Society, a leading organization of obesity doctors and scientists.
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