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theoretical
adjective
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How to pronounce theoretical:

Definition of theoretical:

theoretical (adjective):
existing only in theory hypothetical
concerned primarily with theories or hypotheses rather than practical considerations.
based on or concerned with the ideas and abstract principles relating to a particular subject rather than its practical uses

Synonyms for theoretical:

supposedimpracticalconjecturalhypotheticalidealpureabstractacademicconceptual

Antonyms for theoretical:

dependableunadornedmanifesttruedemonstrabledistincttrustworthyvalidperceptibleexistent
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