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Theoretic

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the·o·ret·i·cal  (th-rt-kl) also the·o·ret·ic (-rtk)
adj.
1. Of, relating to, or based on theory.
2. Restricted to theory; not practical: theoretical physics.
3. Given to theorizing; speculative.
[Late Latin therticus, from Greek thertikos, from thertos, observable, from therein, to look at; see theorem.]
theo·reti·cal·ly adv.
Synonyms: theoretical, abstract, academic, hypothetical, speculative
These adjectives mean concerned primarily with theories or hypotheses rather than practical considerations: theoretical linguistics; abstract reasoning; a purely academic discussion; a hypothetical statement; speculative knowledge.
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Adj.1.theoretic - concerned primarily with theories or hypotheses rather than practical considerations; "theoretical science"
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So far gone am I in the dark side of earth, that its other side, the theoretic bright one, seems but uncertain twilight to me.
Moby Dick LXVIII-CXXXIV by Melville, Herman View in context
Hitherto my observations have only aimed at a vindication of the provision in question, on the ground of theoretic propriety, on that of the danger of placing the power elsewhere, and on that of the safety of placing it in the manner proposed.
Federalist Papers Authored by Alexander Hamilton by Hamilton, Alexander View in context
Reason itself also is divided into two parts, in the manner we usually divide it; the theoretic and the practical; which division therefore seems necessary for this part also: the same analogy holds good with respect to actions; of which those which are of a superior nature ought always to be chosen by those who have it in their power; for that is always most eligible to every one which will procure the best ends.
A Treatise on Government by Aristotle View in context
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