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. — deniko
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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. — deniko
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. — raggione
Yanni attended some theoretical driving lessons.
Long and theoretical books are boring.
deLange und theoretische Bücher sind langweilig. — Ioan_Cristian
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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