Theoretic: meaning, definitions and examples

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theoretic

[ ˌθɪəˈrɛtɪk ]

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in science

Based on or calculated through theory rather than experience or practice.

Synonyms

abstract, conceptual, theoretical

Examples of usage

The theoretic model was widely accepted by the scientific community.
In physics, theoretic calculations often precede experimental verification.

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philosophy

One who is engaged in the theoretical department of learning; a theorist.

Synonyms

academic, scholar, theorist

Examples of usage

The theoretic presented a new approach to the problem.
The panel of theoreticians discussed various philosophies.

Translations

Translations of the word "theoretic" in other languages:

🇵🇹 teórico

🇮🇳 सैद्धांतिक

🇩🇪 theoretisch

🇮🇩 teoretis

🇺🇦 теоретичний

🇵🇱 teoretyczny

🇯🇵 理論的 (りろんてき)

🇫🇷 théorique

🇪🇸 teórico

🇹🇷 teorik

🇰🇷 이론적인 (i-ron-jeog-in)

🇸🇦 نظري

🇨🇿 teoretický

🇸🇰 teoretický

🇨🇳 理论的 (lǐlùnde)

🇸🇮 teoretičen

🇮🇸 fræðilegur

🇰🇿 теориялық

🇬🇪 თეორიული (teoriuli)

🇦🇿 nəzəri

🇲🇽 teórico

Word origin

The word 'theoretic' originated from the Greek word 'theōrētikos', meaning 'capable of being seen' or 'contemplative'. It was first used in English in the early 17th century to describe something based on theory rather than practical experience. Over time, the term has been widely used in scientific and philosophical contexts to refer to ideas or concepts that are theoretical in nature.

See also: theorem, theoretical, theorist, theorize.