Theoretical: meaning, definitions and examples
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theoretical
[ ˌθiː.əˈret.ɪ.kəl ]
in academic discussions
existing only in theory and not in practice; hypothetical
Synonyms
abstract, conceptual, hypothetical
Examples of usage
- Theoretical physics deals with the laws of nature at the most fundamental level.
- His ideas were purely theoretical and had no practical application.
related to a particular theory
based on or calculated through theory rather than experience or practice
Synonyms
hypothetical, speculative, theoretic
Examples of usage
- The theoretical value of the stock price was higher than its actual market value.
- The experiment confirmed the theoretical predictions made by the researchers.
Translations
Translations of the word "theoretical" in other languages:
🇵🇹 teórico
🇮🇳 सैद्धांतिक
🇩🇪 theoretisch
🇮🇩 teoretis
🇺🇦 теоретичний
🇵🇱 teoretyczny
🇯🇵 理論的 (りろんてき)
🇫🇷 théorique
🇪🇸 teórico
🇹🇷 teorik
🇰🇷 이론적인
🇸🇦 نظري
🇨🇿 teoretický
🇸🇰 teoretický
🇨🇳 理论的 (lǐlùn de)
🇸🇮 teoretičen
🇮🇸 fræðilegur
🇰🇿 теориялық
🇬🇪 თეორიული
🇦🇿 nəzəri
🇲🇽 teórico
Word origin
The word 'theoretical' originated from the Greek word 'theōrētikós', meaning 'relating to the contemplation or study of something'. It entered the English language in the 17th century, primarily used in the context of philosophy and science. Over time, 'theoretical' has come to represent ideas or concepts that are based on theory rather than practical experience.