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
20 April 2025
(noun) food mixtures either arranged on a plate or tossed and served with a moist dressing; usually consisting of or including greens
The Boston Tea Party helped popularize coffee in America. The hefty tea tax imposed on the colonies in 1773 resulted in America switching from tea to coffee. In the lead up to the Revolutionary War, it became patriotic to sip java instead of tea. The Civil War made the drink more pervasive. Coffee helped energize tired troops, and drinking it became an expression of freedom.
