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