theoretical in English dictionary

  • theoretical

    Meanings and definitions of "theoretical"

    • Of or relating to theory; abstract; not empirical.
    • adjective
      Of or relating to theory; abstract; not empirical.
    • Of or relating to theory
    • Concerned with theories or hypotheses rather than with practical matters.
    • Concerned primarily with theories or hypotheses rather than with practical considerations.
    • Not applied, not practical.
    • adjective
      concerned primarily with theories or hypotheses rather than practical considerations; "theoretical science"
    • adjective
      concerned with theories rather than their practical applications; "theoretical physics"

    Synonyms of "theoretical" in English dictionary

    pure, metaphysical, abstract are the top synonyms of "theoretical" in the English thesaurus.

    Antonyms of "theoretical" in English dictionary

    empirical, applied, practical are the top antonyms of "theoretical" in the English thesaurus.

    Grammar and declension of theoretical

    • theoretical ( comparative more theoretical, superlative most theoretical)
    • theoretical (comparative more theoretical, superlative most theoretical)
  • Theoretical

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