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theoretical definition

theo·reti·cal (t̸hē′ə ret′i kəl)

adjective

  1. of or constituting theory
  2. limited to or based on theory; not practical or applied; hypothetical
  3. tending to theorize; speculative

Etymology: < LL theoreticus < Gr theōrētikos < -al

Also theoretic the′o·ret′ic

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