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theoretical
the·o·ret·i·cal
[
th ə réttik'l
]
or
the·o·ret·ic
[
th ə réttik
]
adjective
Definition:
1.
based on theory:
about, involving, or based on theory
2.
dealing with theory:
dealing with theory or speculation rather than practical applications
3.
speculative:
inclined to or skilled in speculative contemplation or theorizing
4.
hypothetical:
existing only in theory
[
Early 17th century. < late Latin
theoreticus
< Greek
theoretikos
<
theōrētos
"observable" <
theorein
"look at"
]
the·o·ret·i·cal·ly
adverb
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