theoretical
Of or relating to theoryOf or relating to theory; abstract; not empirical.
» Grammar is an empirical science, not a theoretical one.
Граматика — емпірична, а не теоретична наука.
Meaning
1 sensesOf or relating to theory; abstract; not empirical.
theoretisch
теорети́ческийteoretíčeskij, академи́чныйakademíčnyj
теорети́чнийteoretýčnyj
- concerned primarily with theories or hypotheses rather than practical considerations
- concerned with theories rather than their practical applications
Examples
29 sentencesGrammar is an empirical science, not a theoretical one.
Граматика — емпірична, а не теоретична наука.
This meeting is a waste of time. Everybody is just talking in vague theoretical terms.
deDas Treffen ist Zeitverschwendung. Jeder ergeht sich nur in nebulösem, theoretischem Kauderwelsch.
Yanni attended some theoretical driving lessons.
Long and theoretical books are boring.
deLange und theoretische Bücher sind langweilig.
He's studying to become a theoretical physicist.
Translations
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Origin
From Middle English theorothycall, probably from Latin theōrēticus + -al, from Ancient GreFrom Middle English theorothycall, probably from Latin theōrēticus + -al, from Ancient Greek θεωρητικός (theōrētikós).
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Forms
more theoretical, most theoretical| Comparative | more theoretical Lesson |
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Synonyms
1 synonyms- concerned primarily with theories or hypotheses rather than practical considerations:theoretic
Antonyms
3 antonymsWord family
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