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theoretical

adjective

/ˌθiːəˈrɛtɪkl/

Meaning

Concerned with or based on theory rather than practical application.

The idea remains largely theoretical without real-world evidence.

abstract, conceptual, hypothetical, speculative

practical, applied

theoretical framework, theoretical knowledge, theoretical approach, purely theoretical

carefully considered, deliberate, or planned

Having or showing intense and eager enjoyment, interest, or approval.

free from guilt or sin; pure; harmless; naive

Characteristic of or suitable for winter; cold and bleak.

Perceptible by touch; clear and definite; real.

happening repeatedly over a long period of time; constant and uninterrupted