theoretical

CEFRC1

/ˌθɪəˈɹɛtɪkəl/

adjective

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In plain English

  1. 01

    adjective

    Based on ideas rather than practical use.

  2. 02

    adjective

    Extra detail

    Of or relating to theory; abstract; not empirical.

Examples

  • In addition, our experiments are consistent with our theoretical results.

  • This meeting is a waste of time. Everybody is just talking in vague theoretical terms.

At a glance

Sits at C1 on the CEFR scale

Senses
2
Parts of speech
1
Citations
2

Also pronounced

  • [ˌθi.əˈɹɛɾ.ɪ.kl̩]
  • [ˌθiːˈɹet.ɪ.kl̩]

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In context

  • That shows his theoretical background.

  • We may look upon this figure as representing in section a theoretical wing-form, or aerofoil

  • Which makes the concept known as Rods From God the ultimate form of kinetic weaponry. This theoretical weapon would drop telephone pole sized rods of dense tungsten from a satellite in orbit.

Antonyms

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Origin

adjective

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