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Shape theory refers to three different theories: Shape theory in topology Shape analysis (disambiguation) in mathematics and computer science Shape theory
Shape_theory
Branch of topology
polyhedra. Shape theory associates with the Čech homology theory while homotopy theory associates with the singular homology theory. Shape theory was invented
Shape_theory_(mathematics)
Scientific theory about scent perception
While this theory of odorant recognition has previously been described as the shape theory of olfaction, which primarily considers molecular shape and size
Docking_theory_of_olfaction
Alternate scientific theory of scent perception
alternative to the more widely accepted docking theory of olfaction (formerly termed the shape theory of olfaction), which proposes that a molecule's
Vibration_theory_of_olfaction
Concept involving online bot activity
accuse government agencies of using bots to shape public perception and opinions. The dead Internet theory gained renewed interest following the AI boom
Dead_Internet_theory
Neuropsychological theory
Odotope theory, also known as weak shape theory, is a theory of how olfactory receptors bind to odor molecules. The theory proposes that a combination
Odotope_theory
Software for generating geometric shapes
Shape grammars in computation are a specific class of production systems that generate geometric shapes. Typically, shapes are 2- or 3-dimensional, thus
Shape_grammar
Supposition or system of ideas intended to explain something
Set theory — Shape theory — Small cancellation theory — Spectral theory — Stability theory — Stable theory — Sturm–Liouville theory — Surgery theory — Twistor
Theory
General shape of a human body
Human body shape is a complex phenomenon with sophisticated detail and function. The general shape or figure of a person is defined mainly by the molding
Body_shape
matrix theory Representation theory Ring theory Scheme theory Semigroup theory Set theory Shape theory Sheaf theory Sieve theory Singularity theory Soliton
List_of_mathematical_theories
Branch of mathematics
homotopy theory on them, which is called the simplicial homotopy theory. Highly structured ring spectrum Homotopy type theory Pursuing Stacks Shape theory Moduli
Homotopy_theory
Theory of gravity
In theoretical physics, shape dynamics is a theory of gravity that implements Mach's principle, developed with the specific goal to obviate the problem
Shape_dynamics
Kind of numerical parameter of a parametric family of probability distributions
In probability theory and statistics, a shape parameter (also known as form parameter) is a kind of numerical parameter of a parametric family of probability
Shape_parameter
Archaic conception of Earth's shape
Earth is an archaic and scientifically disproven conception of the Earth's shape as a plane or disk. Many ancient societies subscribed to a flat-Earth cosmography
Flat_Earth
Theory of subatomic structure
eleven-dimensional spacetime of string or M-theory, physicists postulate a shape for the extra dimensions. By choosing this shape appropriately, they can construct
String_theory
Theory that links behavior and beliefs
The theory of planned behavior (TPB) is a psychological theory that links beliefs to behavior. The theory maintains that three core components, namely
Theory_of_planned_behavior
Problem of finding the optimal shape under given conditions
Shape optimization is part of the field of optimal control theory. The typical problem is to find the shape which is optimal in that it minimizes a certain
Shape_optimization
Field theory in physics that aims to unify the fundamental forces and particles
tensor field that describes the shape of spacetime and gives rise to gravitation in general relativity. Unified field theories attempt to organize these fields
Unified_field_theory
Economic term to distinguish types of recessions
subsequent recoveries. There is no specific academic theory or classification system for recession shapes; rather the terminology is used as an informal shorthand
Recession_shapes
Approximation to shape of a point cloud
; Seidel, Raimund (1983), "On the shape of a set of points in the plane", IEEE Transactions on Information Theory, 29 (4): 551–559, doi:10.1109/TIT.1983
Alpha_shape
Unified field theory
time but with an additional spatial dimension in the shape of a tiny circle. The Kaluza-Klein theory is named after Theodor Kaluza and Oskar Klein. It is
Kaluza–Klein_theory
Topics referred to by the same term
actually executing the programs Statistical shape analysis Computational anatomy § Statistical shape theory in computational anatomy Computational anatomy
Shape_analysis
Nonempty compact connected metric space
a continuum. Linear continuum Menger sponge Shape theory (mathematics) Sam B. Nadler, Jr, Continuum theory. An introduction. Pure and Applied Mathematics
Continuum_(topology)
Type of associative learning process for behavioral modification
involuntary, reflexive behaviors (like salivating at food), operant conditioning shapes voluntary behaviors through their consequences. Actions followed by rewards
Operant_conditioning
Concept in statistics
distribution has long tails. Shape parameter List of probability distributions Yule, G.U., Kendall, M.G. (1950) An Introduction to the Theory of Statistics, 14th
Shape of a probability distribution
Shape_of_a_probability_distribution
Local and global geometry of the universe
In physical cosmology, the shape of the universe refers to both its local geometry and cosmic topology. Local geometry is defined primarily by its curvature
Shape_of_the_universe
Non-arbitrary attachment of sounds to object shapes
shapes, just like humans do". NPR. Retrieved 19 February 2026. Cottier, Cody (19 February 2026). "'Mind-blowing' baby chick study challenges a theory
Bouba/kiki_effect
Theories about the end of the universe
Universe". Universe 101: Big Bang Theory. NASA. Archived from the original on 14 May 2011. Retrieved 27 April 2011. "WMAP – Shape of the Universe". map.gsfc
Ultimate_fate_of_the_universe
Polish mathematician (1905–1982)
area of interest was topology. He made significant contributions to shape theory, a term which he coined. He also obtained important results in functional
Karol_Borsuk
Psychological ethological theory
underpins infant social behaviour. In short, attachment theory overemphasizes maternal influence on shaping children's social lives while overlooking genetic
Attachment_theory
Combinatorial object in representation theory
semistandard Young tableaux of a fixed shape over the alphabet {1, 2, ..., n}. This has important consequences for invariant theory, starting from the work of Hodge
Young_tableau
Interdisciplinary field of biology
high-dimensional theories of shape are central to many studies in computational anatomy, as are questions emerging from the fledgling field of shape statistics
Computational_anatomy
1993 EP by Able Tasmans
The Shape of Dolls is an EP by New Zealand band Able Tasmans, released on Flying Nun Records in 1993. "Dog-Whelk" – 3:43 "The Big Bang Theory" – 3:59
The_Shape_of_Dolls
Model for predicting molecular geometry
The explanation of the shape of square planar complexes involves electronic effects and requires the use of crystal field theory. Some transition metal
VSEPR_theory
on. Tree (graph theory) Ungula, shaped like a horse's hoof A-shape, the shape that resembles the capital letter A A-frame, the shape of a common structure
Glossary of shapes with metaphorical names
Glossary_of_shapes_with_metaphorical_names
Shape with the same area and perimeter
A two-dimensional equable shape (or perfect shape) is one whose area is numerically equal to its perimeter. For example, a right angled triangle with
Equable_shape
Technique for reducing machine vibrations
In control theory, input shaping is an open-loop control technique for reducing vibrations in computer-controlled machines. The method works by creating
Input_shaping
Communication bandwidth management technique
Networks: Theory and Practice. Morgan Kaufmann. ISBN 978-0-12-370549-5. BBC News - Traffic Shaping and BitTorrent IT-world.com, Traffic Shaping article
Traffic_shaping
Illusion of image persistence
empty shape" effect is related to a class of effects referred to as contrast effects.[citation needed] In this effect, an empty (white) shape is presented
Afterimage
Conspiracy theory of reptilian humanoids
a prominent role in fantasy, science fiction, ufology, and conspiracy theories. The idea of reptilians was popularised by David Icke, a conspiracy theorist
Reptilian_conspiracy_theory
Mixing (superposition) of atomic orbitals
energies, shapes, etc., than the component atomic orbitals) suitable for the pairing of electrons to form chemical bonds in valence bond theory. For example
Orbital_hybridisation
Sense that detects smells
different shapes and sizes of "atoms" (odor molecules in the modern understanding) that stimulate the olfactory organ. A modern demonstration of that theory was
Sense_of_smell
Approach to the study of history
else. Among modern critics of the theory, Sidney Hook is supportive of the idea; he gives credit to those who shape events through their actions, and
Great_man_theory
Characteristic of human females
Female body shape or female figure is the cumulative product of a woman's bone structure along with the distribution of muscle and fat on the body. Female
Female_body_shape
Continuous, position-preserving mapping from a topological space into a subspace
(1965), Theory of Retracts, Wayne State University Press, MR 0181977 Mardešić, Sibe (1999), "Absolute neighborhood retracts and shape theory", in James
Retraction_(topology)
Symbol representing the heart
connect the "heart shape" as it evolved in the Late Middle Ages with instances of the geometric shape in antiquity. Such theories are modern, proposed
Heart_symbol
This is a list of notable conspiracy theories. Many conspiracy theories relate to supposed clandestine government plans and elaborate murder plots. They
List_of_conspiracy_theories
"Matching with Shape Contexts" in 2000. The shape context is intended to be a way of describing shapes that allows for measuring shape similarity and
Shape_context
Field of mathematics and science based on non-linear systems and initial conditions
Chaos theory is an interdisciplinary area of scientific study and branch of mathematics. It focuses on underlying patterns and deterministic laws of dynamical
Chaos_theory
Quadrilateral with sides of equal length
with two acute angles of 45° and two obtuse angles of 135°. The lozenge shape is often used in parquetry (with acute angles that are 360°/n with n being
Lozenge_(shape)
Attributing events to improbable causes
the Conspiracy Theory in Shaping Modern History. Riverhead. ISBN 978-1-59448-895-5. Arnold, Gordon B., ed. (2008). Conspiracy Theory in Film, Television
Conspiracy_theory
Theory of perception
psychology, gestaltism, or configurationism is a school of psychology and a theory of perception that emphasizes the processing of entire patterns and configurations
Gestalt_psychology
Sociological theory
influence events that shape future generations. Because of the historical context in which Mannheim wrote, some critics contend that the theory of generations
Theory_of_generations
developed an alternate approach to shape theory using inverse systems method of ANRs generalizing Borsuk's shape theory to include all compact Hausdorff
Sibe_Mardešić
Concept in Go
In the game of Go, shape describes the positional qualities of a group of stones. Descriptions of shapes in go revolve around how well a group creates
Shape_(Go)
Feeling of happiness
affect theory. Theorist Susanna Paasonen discusses this in her work "Ambiguous Affect", and presents the theory that excitement and joy are what shape a personality
Joy
(DDA) method. Gans theory gives the exact solution for spheroidal particles; real nanorods, however, have a more cylindrical shape. Using DDA, it is possible
Gans_theory
Theory of how students learn geometry
analyzing properties and classification of shapes at early grade levels. In the United States, the theory has influenced the geometry strand of the Standards
Van_Hiele_model
1962 book by George Kubler
The Shape of Time: Remarks on the History of Things is a short book by George Kubler, published in 1962 by Yale University Press. It presents an approach
The_Shape_of_Time
Human female body shape
body shapes described by the fashion industry; the other shapes are the rectangle, inverted triangle, and spoon (or pear). The hourglass shape is defined
Hourglass_figure
Legal, social, or ethical principles
system, social convention, or ethical theory. Rights are an important concept in law and ethics, especially theories of justice and deontology. The history
Rights
Factors that shape technological innovation
Theories of technological change and innovation attempt to explain the factors that shape technological innovation as well as the impact of technology
Theories_of_technology
Emergency management theory
Attribution Theory. It provided one of the first links between crisis situations and crisis responses. Attributions of responsibility that shape strategic
Situational crisis communication theory
Situational_crisis_communication_theory
Framework of superstring theory
M-theory is a theory that unifies all consistent versions of superstring theory. Edward Witten first conjectured the existence of such a theory at a
M-theory
Mental phenomenon of holding contradictory beliefs
hypocrisy paradigm, shaping pro-social behaviours or disengaging and deradicalising extremists. In When Prophecy Fails (1956) and A Theory of Cognitive Dissonance
Cognitive_dissonance
Attraction of masses and energy
weaker as objects get farther away. Gravity is described by the general theory of relativity, proposed by Albert Einstein in 1915, which describes gravity
Gravity
Physical theory of the cosmos
The Big Bang is a physical theory that describes how the universe expanded from an initial state of high density and temperature. Various cosmological
Big_Bang
Branch of mathematics
behind topology is that some geometric problems depend not on the exact shape of the objects involved, but rather on the way they are put together. For
Topology
Idea that an animal's developmental stages resemble its evolutionary ancestors
"causal-mechanical theory" of human embryonic development. His's work specifically criticised Haeckel's methodology, arguing that the shapes of embryos were
Recapitulation_theory
Theory in communication studies
conversation is a theory in the field of organizational communication illustrating how communication makes up an organization. In the theory's simplest explanation
Text_and_conversation_theory
Canadian rock band
Theory of a Deadman (abbreviated as Theory or T.O.A.D) is a Canadian rock band from North Delta, British Columbia. Formed in 1999, the band is currently
Theory_of_a_Deadman
Type of electron quantum state
In quantum mechanics, a shape resonance is a metastable state in which an electron is trapped due to the shape of a potential barrier. Altunata describes
Shape_resonance
Role-playing game theory
parameters of engagement and how these preferences shape the content and direction of a game. GNS theory is used by game designers to dissect the elements
GNS_theory
Theory of gravitation as curved spacetime
relativity, also known as the general theory of relativity, and as Einstein's theory of gravity, is the geometric theory of gravitation published by Albert
General_relativity
Conspiracy theory regarding a totalitarian world government
in conspiracy theories which speculate about a secretly emerging totalitarian world government. The common theme in conspiracy theories about a New World
New World Order conspiracy theory
New_World_Order_conspiracy_theory
Size and shape used to model the Earth for geodesy
In geodesy, the figure of the Earth is the size and shape used to model planet Earth. The kind of figure depends on application, including the precision
Figure_of_the_Earth
to act." Emotional choice theory is a unitary action model to organize, explain, and predict the ways in which emotions shape decision-making. One of its
Emotional_choice_theory
Hypothetical group of multiple universes
The landscape multiverse relies on string theory's Calabi–Yau spaces. Quantum fluctuations drop the shapes to a lower energy level, creating a pocket
Multiverse
Theory examining long-term effects of TV
playing a pivotal role in shaping the cultural fabric by reinforcing shared assumptions about the world. Cultivation theory, therefore, seeks to unravel
Cultivation_theory
Criminological theory
In criminology, the broken windows theory states that visible signs of crime, antisocial behavior and civil disorder create an urban environment that encourages
Broken_windows_theory
Topics referred to by the same term
The theory of planned behavior, in psychology, refers to attitude toward behavior, subjective norms, and perceived behavioral control, together shape an
Behavior_theory
Branch of mechanics concerned with solid materials and their behaviors
material has a rest shape and its shape departs away from the rest shape due to stress. The amount of departure from rest shape is called deformation
Solid_mechanics
Equation describing the universe's density contrast
over-probability. The overall shape of the matter power spectrum is best understood in terms of the linear perturbation theory analysis of the growth of structure
Matter_power_spectrum
capable of self-organization and self-regulation. Cultivation theory argues that media can shape our perceptions of reality by presenting a consistent and
Theories_of_media_exposure
Everything in space and time
isotropic, homogeneous universe. Evidence accumulated supporting the Big Bang theory: an initial hot fireball cooled and becoming less dense as the universe
Universe
Statistical shape analysis and statistical shape theory in computational anatomy (CA) is performed relative to templates, therefore it is a local theory of statistics
Bayesian estimation of templates in computational anatomy
Bayesian_estimation_of_templates_in_computational_anatomy
Theory of behavioral economics
theory is a theory of behavioral economics, judgment and decision making that was developed by Daniel Kahneman and Amos Tversky in 1979. The theory was
Prospect_theory
Consonant in the Cyrillic alphabet, written as Н
current form of Greek letter Eta (H), a shape that has been formerly used as a model for the letter И. The theory that "the reason En has a horizontal bar
En_(Cyrillic)
Linear algebra aspects of graph theory
spectral graph theory in terms of discrete Laplacians associated with weighted graphs. It finds application in various other fields, including shape analysis
Spectral_graph_theory
In mathematics, process for extending a category
include shape theory. Pro-objects also arise via their connection to pro-representable functors, for example in Grothendieck's Galois theory, and also
Ind-completion
Ability of the mass media to influence the public agenda of a society
Agenda-setting theory suggests that the communications media, through their ability to identify and publicize issues, play a pivotal role in shaping the problems
Agenda-setting_theory
Human lower-body phenotype
corresponds to a round buttocks shape, the platypelloid pelvis to a triangle shape, the anthropoid pelvis to a square shape and the android pelvis to a trapezoidal
Steatopygia
Framework of distances and directions
gravitational waves on 14 September 2015. Relativity theory leads to the cosmological question of what shape the universe is, and where space came from. It
Space
American political controversy
Aaronovitch, David (2010). Voodoo Histories: The Role of the Conspiracy Theory in Shaping Modern History. Penguin. pp. 107–. ISBN 978-1-59448-895-5. Retrieved
John F. Kennedy assassination conspiracy theories
John_F._Kennedy_assassination_conspiracy_theories
In type theory, a discipline within mathematical logic, containers are abstractions which permit various "collection types", such as lists and trees, to
Container_(type_theory)
Streamlined body for generating lift
on an airfoil is primarily the result of its angle of attack. Most foil shapes require a positive angle of attack to generate lift, but cambered airfoils
Airfoil
Feature observed in spectroscopy
Spectral line shape or spectral line profile describes the form of an electromagnetic spectrum in the vicinity of a spectral line – a region of stronger
Spectral_line_shape
Sociological tool analyzing race as a fluid social construct
other traditional race theories, "In [Omi and Winant's] view, racial meanings pervade US society, extending from the shaping of individual racial identities
Racial_formation_theory
Change in the heritable traits of populations
biodiversity at every level of biological organisation. The scientific theory of evolution by natural selection was conceived independently by two British
Evolution
Ability to attribute mental states to oneself and others
philosophy for explaining theory of mind are theory-theory and simulation theory. Theory-theory claims that individuals use "theories" grounded in folk psychology
Theory_of_mind
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Girl/Female
Tamil
Shape
Boy/Male
Hindi
Shape.
Female
English
Feminine variant spelling of English unisex Shea, probably SHAE means "hawk-like."Â
Girl/Female
Gujarati, Hindu, Indian, Sikh
Shape
Boy/Male
Tamil
Shape
Boy/Male
Assamese, Bengali, Gujarati, Hindu, Indian, Kannada, Tamil
Shape
Boy/Male
Irish
Irish form of John meaning “â€God’s gracious gift.â€â€ Shane is a very popular variant of the name in Northern Ireland in memory of Shane O’Neill whose forces won notable victories over the armies of Queen Elizabeth 1st in the sixteenth century.
Girl/Female
Tamil
Shape
Male
English
Variant spelling of English unisex Shea, possibly SHAYE means "hawk-like."
Girl/Female
Indian
Shape
Boy/Male
Hindu, Indian
Shape
Girl/Female
Hindu, Indian, Tamil, Telugu
Shape
Boy/Male
Hindu, Indian
Shape
Surname or Lastname
English
English : topographic name from Middle English slape ‘slippery, miry place’, or a habitational name from any of the places named with this word (Old English slǣp), as for example Slape in Dorset or Sleap in Shropshire.
Girl/Female
Hindu, Indian, Tamil, Telugu
Shape
Male
English
Anglicized form of Irish Gaelic Seán, SHANE means "God is gracious."
Girl/Female
Indian, Punjabi, Sikh
Shape
Surname or Lastname
English and Scottish
English and Scottish : habitational name from any of various places in England and southern Scotland, for example in North Yorkshire near Bedale, in the Lowlands near Biggar, and in Suffolk, so named with Old English snæp ‘area of boggy land’. In Sussex the dialect term snape is still used of boggy, uncultivable land.
Girl/Female
Hindu, Indian
Shape
Boy/Male
Tamil
Shape
SHAPE THEORY
SHAPE THEORY
Female
English
Feminine form of English Dean, DEANA means "dean, head, leader."
Boy/Male
Czech
An honourable fight.
Boy/Male
Hindu
Vishnu moorty
Male
Hebrew
(×¢Ö·×–Ö´Ö¼×™×–)Â Hebrew name derived from the word oz, AZIZ means "might, strength." Compare with another form of Aziz.
Boy/Male
Tamil
Siddhadev | ஸிதà¯à®¤à®¾à®¤à¯‡à®µ
Lord Shiva
Girl/Female
Bengali, Gujarati, Hindu, Indian, Kannada, Malayalam, Marathi, Sanskrit, Sindhi, Telugu, Traditional
The Only Child
Boy/Male
Tamil
Avirbhav | அவிரà¯à®ªà®¾à®µ
The exact meaning of this name would be evolution also can mean progress
Girl/Female
African, American, Assamese, Australian, British, Chinese, Christian, Danish, Dutch, English, French, German, Gujarati, Hawaiian, Hebrew, Indian, Jamaican, Sindhi, Swedish, Swiss
God is My Judge; Feminine of Daniel; Judged Only by God
Boy/Male
Tamil
Magician
Boy/Male
Arabic
Tall; Handsome
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a.
Shaped like a strap; ligulate; as, a strap-shaped corolla.
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Having the shape of a spindle.
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Of a linear shape.
imp.
of Shape
n.
One who shapes; as, the shaper of one's fortunes.
n.
To adapt to a purpose; to regulate; to adjust; to direct; as, to shape the course of a vessel.
p. p.
of Shape
a.
Having the shape of a wedge; cuneiform.
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Having the shape of a horn; horn-shaped.
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Having the shape of a wide-mouthed bell; campanulate.
n.
Character or construction of a thing as determining its external appearance; outward aspect; make; figure; form; guise; as, the shape of a tree; the shape of the head; an elegant shape.
n.
To be ashamed; to feel shame.
a.
Having the shape of a top; (Bot.) cone-shaped, with the apex downward; turbinate.
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Having the form or shape of a kidney; reniform; as, a kidney-shaped leaf.
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Having the shape of an urn; as, the urn-shaped capsules of some mosses.