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theoretical

theo·re·ti·cal

UK/ˌθɪəˈɹɛtɪkəl/ US/ˌθɪə̯ˈɹɛt.ɪ.kl̩/ fairly common

adjective

1.

concerned primarily with theories or hypotheses rather than practical considerations

  • “theoretical science”
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2.

concerned with theories rather than their practical applications

  • “theoretical physics”
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3.

based on specialized theory

  • “a theoretical analysis”
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Origin

From Middle English theorothycall, probably from Latin theōrēticus + -al, from Ancient Greek θεωρητικός (theōrētikós).

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