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Meaning of 'theoretical' (Webster Dictionary)

1 . Theoretical [ a.]
- Pertaining to theory; depending on, or confined to, theory or speculation; speculative; terminating in theory or speculation: not practical; as, theoretical learning; theoretic sciences.

Meaning of 'theoretical' (Princeton's WordNet)

1 . theoretical [ a]
Meaning (1):
- concerned with theories rather than their practical applications
Example in sentence:
  • theoretical physics
Meaning (2):
- concerned primarily with theories or hypotheses rather than practical considerations
Example in sentence:
  • theoretical science

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