What does theoretic mean?
Theoretic means Concerned with theories or hypotheses rather than with practical matters..
Theoretic
/ˌθiːəˈɹɛtɪk/ · adjective
Meaning
Concerned with theories or hypotheses rather than with practical matters..
Definitions by Sense
- Concerned with theories or hypotheses rather than with practical matters.
- 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.
Synonyms for theoretic
Antonyms for theoretic
Related Words
Word Forms
- more theoretic
- most theoretic
- theoretick
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for theoretic?
Common synonyms include metaphysical, theoretical, notional, a priori.
What is the opposite of theoretic?
Possible antonyms include empirical.
How do you use theoretic in a sentence?
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.
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