theoretical

One entry found for theoretical.

Main Entry: the·o·ret·i·cal
Pronunciation: "thE-&-'re-ti-k&l, "thir-'e-
Variant(s): also the·o·ret·ic /-tik/
Function: adjective
Etymology: Late Latin theoreticus, from Greek theOrEtikos, from theOrein to look at
1 a : relating to or having the character of theory : ABSTRACT b : confined to theory or speculation often in contrast to practical applications : SPECULATIVE <theoretical physics>
2 : given to or skilled in theorizing <a brilliant theoretical physicist>
3 : existing only in theory : HYPOTHETICAL <gave as an example a theoretical situation>