Science Theory Meme and Definition!

Thank you Inigo for putting that so well!

The intent behind the word "theory" is commonly mistaken because it has a different emphasis when it is used in every day conversation versus when it is applied in science.

Theory commonly means speculation or supposition, or simply an idea for explaining something.

The use of the word "theory" in science, or the term "scientific theory" or "science theory", has a much stronger meaning: "A scientific theory is a well-substantiated explanation of some aspect of the natural world that is acquired through the scientific method (we'll talk later about WHY this part of the definition is sooo important!) and repeatedly tested and confirmed, preferably using a written, pre-defined, protocol of observations and experiments."   ( thank you wiki for the grab of the definition   ; )