Meaning
Of or relating to theory; abstract; not empirical.
Opposite of
practical
Synonyms
empty talk
theory-based
Translations
Frequency
Pronounced as (IPA)
/ˌθɪəˈɹɛtɪkəl/
Etymology
In summary
From Middle English theorothycall, probably from Latin theōrēticus + -al, from Ancient Greek θεωρητικός (theōrētikós).
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