IPA: /θɪəˈraɪzəʃən/
KK: /θɪəˈrɪzeɪʃən/
The process of forming theories or ideas based on evidence or reasoning.
The theorization of climate change has led to many important discussions.
The word 'theorization' is formed from 'theoria' (from Greek 'theoria', meaning contemplation or speculation) and '-ization' (a suffix used to form nouns indicating a process or action). The term refers to the process of forming theories or speculating about something.
Think of 'theoria' as contemplation or speculation, which helps you remember that 'theorization' is the process of forming theories.