theoretical
Meaning
Of or relating to theory; abstract; not empirical.
Concepts
theoretical
theoretic
academic
abstract
speculative
hypothetical
ideological
doctrinaire
notional
visionary
ideal
closet
paper
th
mathematical
pure
theory-based
academical
scholastic
empty talk
irrealis
Frequency
Pronounced as (IPA)
/ˌθɪəˈɹɛtɪkəl/
Etymology
From Middle English theorothycall, probably from Latin theōrēticus + -al, from Ancient Greek θεωρητικός (theōrētikós).
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