theoric
theorique
\ˌthēəˈrēk\Definition of theoric
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1 archaic : speculation theory —sometimes used in plural
2 : a device used in early modern astronomy for calculating positions of bodies
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Origin and Etymology of theoric
Middle English theorique, from Middle French, from Late Latin theorice, from feminine of theoricus
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\-rə̇kəl\Definition of theoric
1 obsolete : theoretical
2 [Greek theōria act of viewing + English -ic] : of or relating to an ancient Greek public spectacle
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Origin and Etymology of theoric
Middle French theorique, from Late Latin theoricus, from theoria theory + Latin -icus -ic, -ical
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