Theoric
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /θiːˈɒɹɪk/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Theoric is a noun meaning Relating to the Ancient Greek Theorica.
Meaning
Relating to the Ancient Greek Theorica.
More Meanings
- (obsolete) Theory, as opposed to practice.
- (obsolete) Relating to, or skilled in, theory; theoretical.
Example Sentences
So that the art and practic part of life Must be the mistress to this theoric
A man but young, / Yet old in judgment, theoric and practic / In all humanity
We travel into Italie to learne the art of fencing, and practise it at the cost of our lives, before we know it; it were requisite, according to the order of true discipline, we should preferre the theorike before the practike.
Jucundus[…]confesseth of himself, that he was mightily delighted with these husbandry studies, and took extraordinary pleasure in them: if the theoric or speculation can so much affect, what shall the place and exercise, the practic part, do?
Word Forms
- theorics
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include bookish, theorism, theoreticism, theorisation, theoryism, theorization.
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