THEORETICAL

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


Etymology

Adjective

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



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Word of the Day

10 June 2025

COMMUNICATIONS

(noun) the discipline that studies the principles of transmiting information and the methods by which it is delivered (as print or radio or television etc.); “communications is his major field of study”


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