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Definition theoretical in British English

theoretical adjective

adjective
/ˌθɪəˈretɪk(ə)l/
Example

The course is designed to be practical rather than theoretical.

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abstract central theoretical
1.1

relating to theories or ideas

Example

the theoretical framework of the research

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abstract central theoretical
1.2

theoretical physics and chemistry deal with theories and calculations rather than experiments

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aerodynamics astrophysicist astrophysics
2

based on ideas, and not real or important

Example

Britain's control of the territory remained largely theoretical.

Synonyms and related words
apparently supposed alleged
Definition theoretical in British English