Definition of THEORETICAL

theoretical

Meanings

Adjective

  • concerned primarily with theories or hypotheses rather than practical considerations
    • "theoretical science"
  • concerned with theories rather than their practical applications
    • "theoretical physics"

Adj

  • Of or relating to theory; abstract; not empirical.

Origin / Etymology

From Middle English theorothycall, probably from Latin theōrēticus + -al, from Ancient Greek θεωρητικός (theōrētikós).

Synonyms

theoretic

Scrabble Score: 16

theoretical is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word
theoretical is a valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
theoretical is a valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 17

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