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theoretic

theo·re·tic

UK/ˌθiːəˈɹɛtɪk/ US/ˌθɪə̯ˈɹɛtɪk/ uncommon

adjective

1.

concerned primarily with theories or hypotheses rather than practical considerations

  • “theoretical science”
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Origin

English theory + -etic, from Latin theōrēticus, from Ancient Greek θεωρητικός (theōrētikós).

Phrases

  • group theoretic
  • information-theoretic death
  • number-theoretic function
  • ring theoretic
  • set-theoretic difference
  • string theoretic
  • X-bar theoretic

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