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Common collocations with theoretical in American Collocation

theoretical adjective

US /ˌθiəˈretɪk(ə)l/

mainly

essentially
largely
mainly
mostly
primarily

Many courses at university level are essentially theoretical in nature.

completely

entirely
just
only
purely
strictly

The course is project-oriented: it calls for design proposals rather than purely theoretical work.

very

highly
very

Philosophy is often focused on highly theoretical discussions.

ideas or facts from which theory develops

assumption
background
basis
foundation
grounding
underpinnings

Einstein’s most famous equation, E = mc2, is the theoretical basis for nuclear fission.

way of thinking about something

approach
concept
construct
framework
model
perspective

We propose a theoretical framework for action research.

knowledge

knowledge
understanding

I learnt to apply the theoretical knowledge to real-life practice.

idea

concept
construct
idea
notion
question

Scientists had to develop new theoretical constructs to account for the effects of dark matter.

study

analysis
investigation
research
study
work

This group carries out experimental and theoretical research in artificial intelligence.

discussion

argument
debate
discourse
discussion

Her paper makes a significant contribution to the theoretical debate around the origins of language.

abstract
applied
empirical
experimental
practical

Courses at the Academy include practical and theoretical training.