theoretic 1
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EnglishDefinition
concerned primarily with theories or hypotheses rather than practical considerations
Examples
- 1.theoretical science
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EnglishDerivationally related form
theory 2
noun
a tentative insight into the natural world; a concept that is not yet verified but that if true would explain certain facts or phenomena
theory 1
noun
a well-substantiated explanation of some aspect of the natural world; an organized system of accepted knowledge that applies in a variety of circumstances to explain a specific set of phenomena
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abstractive 1
adjective
of an abstracting nature or having the power of abstracting
a priori 2
adjective
based on hypothesis or theory rather than experiment
conjectural 1
adjective
based primarily on surmise rather than adequate evidence
notional 2
adjective
not based on fact or investigation
metaphysical 3
adjective
highly abstract and overly theoretical
