theoretical, theoretic
(adjective) concerned primarily with theories or hypotheses rather than practical considerations; “theoretical science”
Source: WordNet® 3.1
theoretic (comparative more theoretic, superlative most theoretic)
Concerned with theories or hypotheses rather than with practical matters.
Existing only in theory, not proven in reality.
• number-theoretic
• ring-theoretic
• set-theoretic
• hectorite, heterotic
Source: Wiktionary
The`o*ret"ic, The`o*ret"ic*al, a. Etym: [Gr. theoreticus, F. théorétique.]
Definition: Pertaining to theory; depending on, or confined to, theory or speculation; speculative; terminating in theory or speculation: not practical; as, theoretical learning; theoretic sciences.
– The`o*ret"ic*al*ly, adv.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
24 January 2025
(noun) a state of agitation or turbulent change or development; “the political ferment produced new leadership”; “social unrest”
The first coffee-house in Mecca dates back to the 1510s. The beverage was in Turkey by the 1530s. It appeared in Europe circa 1515-1519 and was introduced to England by 1650. By 1675 the country had more than 3,000 coffee houses, and coffee had replaced beer as a breakfast drink.
