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1. (adj.) theoretical
of, pertaining to, or consisting in theory; not practical .
2. theoretical
existing only in theory; hypothetical.
3. theoretical
given to, forming, or dealing with theories; speculative.
Etymology: (1610–20; theoretic (< LL theōrēticus < Gk theōrētikós=theōrēt(ós) that may be seen (v. adj. of theōreîn to observe; see theorem ) + -ikos -ic ) + -al1)
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1. (adj) theoretical, theoretic
concerned primarily with theories or hypotheses rather than practical considerations
"theoretical science"
2. (adj) theoretical
concerned with theories rather than their practical applications
"theoretical physics"
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1. (adjective) theoretical
based on theory, not on fact or experience
a theoretical prediction; Theoretically it is possible, but no one's ever seen it.
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1. (adj) theoretical
pertaining to theory; depending on, or confined to, theory or speculation; speculative; terminating in theory or speculation: not practical; as, theoretical learning; theoretic sciences
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