THEORETICS

Noun

theoretics (uncountable)

(sciences) The theoretical part of a science.

Anagrams

• hectorites, heterotics

Source: Wiktionary


The`o*ret"ics, n.

Definition: The speculative part of a science; speculation. At the very first, with our Lord himself, and his apostles, as represented to us in the New Testament, morals come before contemplation, ethics before theoretics. H. B. Wilson.

THEORETIC

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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