field theory

/F IY1 L D TH IH0 R IY0/
noun
  1. 1

    The branch of mathematics dealing with the algebraic structure of fields.

  2. 2

    A theory which examines patterns of interaction between individuals and their environment.

  3. 3

    A theory concerning the relationship between social actors and local social orders.

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