theoretical
[ thee-uh-ret-i-kuh l ]
/ ˌθi əˈrɛt ɪ kəl /
adjective
Often
the·o·ret·ic.
Origin of theoretical
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Words nearby theoretical
theor.,
theorbo,
theorell,
theorem,
theoretic,
theoretical,
theoretical arithmetic,
theoretician,
theoretics,
theorist,
theorize
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theoretical
theoretic (ˌθɪəˈrɛtɪk)
/ (ˌθɪəˈrɛtɪkəl) /
adjective
of or based on theory
lacking practical application or actual existence; hypothetical
using or dealing in theory; impractical
Derived forms of theoretical
theoretically, adverbMedical definitions for theoretic
theoretical
[ thē′ə-rĕt′ĭ-kəl ]
adj.
Of, relating to, or based on theory.
Restricted to theory; not practical.