Theoretic Meaning
/ˌθiːəˈɹɛtɪk/Definition, CEFR level C1, pronunciation, examples, and quiz.
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Definition
adjConcerned with theories or hypotheses rather than with practical matters.
adjExisting only in theory, not proven in reality.
Sentence Examples
The study provides a strong theoretic model for future research.
Theoretic is an alternative form of the common word theoretical.
The research project has a strong theoretic framework but lacks practical application.
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CEFR Practice Quiz
The young scientist proposed a ____ explanation for the unusual observation.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
The researcher proposed a new ____ framework to help explain the recent changes in the global economy today.
Word Origin & History
English theory + -etic, from Latin theōrēticus, from Ancient Greek θεωρητικός (theōrētikós).
Literary Quotations & Historical Citations
"We shall, therefore, only very humbly submit whether the whole statement be not rather too theoretic and somewhat too darkly adumbrated in ambiguous phraseology for plain, uncollegian understandings."
— 1826, Rev. James Gilchrist, The Perpetuity of Christian Baptism Maintained, page 43:
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CEFR Practice Quiz
The young scientist proposed a ____ explanation for the unusual observation.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
The researcher proposed a new ____ framework to help explain the recent changes in the global economy today.