Theoretic
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˌθiːəˈɹɛtɪk/ · Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Theoretic is an adjective meaning Concerned with theories or hypotheses rather than with practical matters.
Meaning
Concerned with theories or hypotheses rather than with practical matters.
More Meanings
- Existing only in theory, not proven in reality.
Example Sentences
We shall, therefore, only very humbly submit whether the whole statement be not rather too theoretic and somewhat too darkly adumbrated in ambiguous phraseology for plain, uncollegian understandings.
Word Forms
- theoretick
Synonyms for theoretic
Depending on context, synonyms include metaphysical, theoretical, notional, supposititious, speculative, supposed.
Antonyms for theoretic
Common opposites include empirical.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include theoretical, abstractive, metaphysical, notional, hypothetic, speculative.
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