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theoretical definition
theo·reti·cal (t̸hē′ə ret′i kəl)
adjective
- of or constituting theory
- limited to or based on theory; not practical or applied; hypothetical
- tending to theorize; speculative
Etymology: < LL theoreticus < Gr theōrētikos < -al
Also theoretic the′o·ret′ic
Related Forms:
- theoretically the′o·ret′i·cally adverb
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