theoretical, theoretic
(adjective) concerned primarily with theories or hypotheses rather than practical considerations; “theoretical science”
theoretical
(adjective) concerned with theories rather than their practical applications; “theoretical physics”
Source: WordNet® 3.1
theoretical (comparative more theoretical, superlative most theoretical)
Of or relating to theory; abstract; not empirical.
Antonym: practical
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
18 November 2024
(adjective) not functioning properly; “something is amiss”; “has gone completely haywire”; “something is wrong with the engine”
The word “coffee” entered the English language in 1582 via the Dutch “koffie,” borrowed from the Ottoman Turkish “kahve,” borrowed in turn from the Arabic “qahwah.” The Arabic word qahwah was traditionally held to refer to a type of wine.
