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theoretical

/ˌθɪəˈɹɛtɪkəl/ adjective

In Latin: doctrīnālis Wiktionary

adjective Definition from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University. Pronunciation from Wiktionary, via Kaikki.org. More about theoretical at Wordnik → Where our words come from →

  1. Concerned primarily with theories or hypotheses rather than practical considerations.
    theoretical science
  2. Concerned with theories rather than their practical applications.
    theoretical physics

Origin

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

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