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The definition of theoretical is something that is based on an assumption or opinion.

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An example of theoretical is lower interest rates will boost the housing market.

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adjective

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

Origin: < LL theoreticus < Gr theōrētikos < -al

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theoretically adverb

See theoretical in American Heritage Dictionary 4

adjective

Of, relating to, or based on theory.
Restricted to theory; not practical: theoretical physics.
Given to theorizing; speculative.

Origin:

Origin: Late Latin theōrēticus

Origin: , from Greek theōrētikos

Origin: , from theōrētos, observable

Origin: , from theōrein, to look at; see theorem

Related Forms:

theˌo·retˈi·cal·ly adverb

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