English Dictionary
Definition of “theoretical”
theoretical (ˌθɪəˈrɛtɪkəll
) or theoretic (ˌθɪəˈrɛtɪk)
Definitions
adjective
- of or based on theory
- lacking practical application or actual existence; hypothetical
- using or dealing in theory; impractical
Alternative Forms
ˌtheoˈretically adverb
Usage examples
"So we're moving," Hugo replied, apparently satisfied that he'd communicated the theoretical underpinning of this.
Clive Barker, SACRAMENT (2001)According to theoretical models, material should crash into the solid surface of a neutron star, releasing any remaining energy back out.
New Scientist (2003)Tom Wolfe even called it "the chief theoretical organ of radical chic.
Globe and Mail (2003)It relates to the theoretical economic foundations on which Mr Brown's framework is built.
Times, Sunday Times (2001)APA as an organization has implicitly (sometimes explicitly as well) bought into a theoretical hoax.
Dorothy Rowe, BEYOND FEAR (2002)
