theoretical
adjectiveDivide theoretical into syllables:
the · o · ret · i · cal
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:
supposedimpracticalconjecturalhypotheticalidealpureabstractacademicconceptualAntonyms for theoretical:
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