1 If a refined hypothesis survives all attacks on it and is the best existing explanation for a particular phenomenon, it is then elevated to the status of a theory.  A theory is subject to modification and even rejection if there is overwhelming evidence that disproves it and/or supports another, better theory.
German meaning: The name Madison is a German baby name The German meaning of Madison is: Son of a mighty warrior
[ 3 syll. ma-di-son, mad-is-on ] The baby girl name Madison is also used as a boy name, though it is far more popular for girls. It is pronounced as M AA Dih-SahN â . Madison is of English origin and it is also used mainly in English.Its meaning is from the word son.The first name is derived from a surname, which is either of the meaning 'son of Maud ', or else a derivative of Magdalen.The popularity of the name was boosted in the USA by the 4th US President James Madison (1751-1836), who gave his name to Madison Square and Madison Avenue in New York.he first name is derived from a surname, which is either of the meaning 'son of Maud ', or else a derivative of Magdalen. The popularity of the name was boosted in the USA by the 4th US President James Madison (1751-1836), who gave his name to Madison Square and Madison Avenue in New York.