Meaning of theoretic in English

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  1. Pronunciation
  2. Qualitative Adjective
    1. Etymology
    2. Definitions

  1. Pronunciation

    /θiəˈrɛdɪk/

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  1. Qualitative Adjective

    theoretic

    Etymology

    early 17th century (in the sense ‘conjectural’): via late Latin from Greek theōrētikos, from theōrētos‘that may be seen’, from theōrein (see theorem)

    Definitions

    1. concerned primarily with theories or hypotheses rather than practical considerations

    Examples

    • « theoretical science »

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  • « Each department of knowledge passes through three stages. The theoretic stage the theological stage and the metaphysical or abstract stage. »
    Auguste Comte

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