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    theoretical
    /θɪəˈrɛtɪkl/

    adjective

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  2. THEORETICAL definition: 1. based on the ideas that relate to a subject, not the practical uses of that subject: 2. related…. Learn more.

  3. 1. : existing only in theory : hypothetical. gave as an example a theoretical situation. 2. a. : relating to or having the character of theory : abstract. b. : confined to theory or speculation often in contrast to practical applications : speculative. theoretical physics. 3. : given to or skilled in theorizing. a brilliant theoretical physicist.

  4. 3 meanings: 1. of or based on theory 2. lacking practical application or actual existence; hypothetical 3. using or dealing in.... Click for more definitions.

  5. /ˌθiːəˈretɪkl/ [usually before noun] connected with the ideas and principles on which a particular subject is based, rather than with practice and experiment. a theoretical approach. theoretical physics. The first year provides students with a sound theoretical basis for later study. opposite experimental, practical. Extra Examples.

  6. Something theoretical is concerned with theories and hypothesesit's not necessarily based on real life or meant to be applied to real life. Theoretical things are based on theory and ideas, while practical ones are based on practice.

  7. Theoretical definition: of, relating to, or consisting in theory; not practical (distinguished from applied).. See examples of THEORETICAL used in a sentence.

  8. THEORETICAL definition: 1. based on the ideas that relate to a subject, not the practical uses of that subject: 2. related…. Learn more.

  9. 1. Of, relating to, or based on theory. 2. Restricted to theory; not practical or applied: theoretical physics. 3. Studying or working to develop theory. [Late Latin theōrēticus, from Greek theōrētikos, from theōrētos, observable, from theōrein, to look at; see theorem.] the′o·ret′i·cal·ly adv.

  10. Definitions of 'theoretical' 1. A theoretical study or explanation is based on or uses the ideas and abstract principles that relate to a particular subject, rather than the practical aspects or uses of it. [...] 2.

  11. Factsheet. What does the word theoretical mean? There are eight meanings listed in OED's entry for the word theoretical. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence. See meaning & use. How common is the word theoretical? About 40 occurrences per million words in modern written English. See frequency.