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theoretical

UK
/θɪəˈrɛtɪkəl/
US
/θiˈɔrɪtɪkəl/

Translations

theoreticaladjective
more theoretical
Comp.
most theoretical
Super.
UK
/θɪəˈrɛtɪkəl/
US
/θiˈɔrɪtɪkəl/
théoriqueQui relève de la théorie, par opposition à la pratique ; aussi employé pour une notion ou un modèle fondé sur la théorie.
The course was highly theoretical, focusing on the principles of quantum mechanics rather than experiments.
Le cours était très théorique et se concentrait sur les principes de la mécanique quantique plutôt que sur des expériences.
Additional translations
hypothétiquePour un cas, une possibilité ou une idée qui n’existe qu’en théorie.
Synonyms
speculative
hypothetical
conceptual
notional
academic
ideal
suppositional
abstract
Antonyms
practical

Definitions

theoreticaladjective
Concerned with or involving the theory of a subject or area of study rather than its practical application.
The course was highly theoretical, focusing on the principles of quantum mechanics rather than experiments.
Based on or calculated through theory rather than experience or practice.
The theoretical model predicted a different outcome than what was observed in the experiment.
Existing only in theory; hypothetical.
The idea of time travel remains a theoretical concept, as it has not been proven possible.
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