Added 9 October 2026
theoretic
/ˌθiːəˈɹɛtɪk/ adjective
Latin root: theōrēticus Wiktionary
adjective Definition from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University. Pronunciation from Wiktionary, via Kaikki.org. More about theoretic at Wordnik → Where our words come from →
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Concerned primarily with theories or hypotheses rather than practical considerations.
theoretical science
Origin
English theory + -etic, from Latin theōrēticus, from Ancient Greek θεωρητικός (theōrētikós).
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