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theoretical

[ thee-uh-ret-i-kuhl ]

adjective

  1. of, relating to, or consisting in theory; not practical ( applied ).
  2. existing only in theory; hypothetical.
  3. given to, forming, or dealing with theories; speculative.


theoretical

/ ˌθɪəˈrɛtɪkəl; ˌθɪəˈrɛtɪk /

adjective

  1. of or based on theory
  2. lacking practical application or actual existence; hypothetical
  3. using or dealing in theory; impractical
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Derived Forms

  • ˌٳˈپ, adverb
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yvlog History and Origins

Origin of theoretical1

First recorded in 1610–20; theoretic, from Late Latin ٳōŧپܲ, from Greek ٳōŧپó, equivalent to ٳōŧ(ó) “to be seen” (verbal adjective derived from ٳōî “to view”) + -ikos -ic; -al 1
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Chu employs her considerable expertise to argue that criticism can and should leave behind theoretical nitpicking and address the big, dangerous global issues at hand.

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The promised benefit — a leaner, less costly and more efficient federal government — is purely theoretical at this stage.

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Specifically, it relies on so-called Majorana particles, which themselves were previously considered theoretical - work claiming that they had been discovered in 2018 had to be retracted.

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"The study of finance was taken over by theoretical economists ... armed with highly abstract theories and models ... which helped to give an aura of scientific legitimacy to the activities of Wall Street firms and traders."

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“The consequences of President Trump’s global gag rule are not theoretical,” Demant said.

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