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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