Meaning of theoretical in English

1. Pronunciation

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1. Classifying Adjective

   theoretical

   Definitions

   1. based on specialized theory

   Examples

   • « a theoretical analysis »

   Synonyms

   • technical

2. Qualitative Adjective

   theoretical

   Definitions

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

   Examples

   • « theoretical science »

   Synonyms

   • abstractive
   • a priori
   • conjectural
   • divinatory
   • supposed
   • suppositional
   • suppositious
   • supposititious
   • hypothetical
   • hypothetic
   • notional
   • speculative
   • metaphysical
   • theory-based

   Antonyms

   • empirical
   • empiric
3. 2. concerned with theories rather than their practical applications

   Examples

   • « theoretical physics »

   Synonyms

   • abstract
   • academic
   • pure

   Antonyms

   • applied