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theoretic

Pronunciation: /ˌθiːəˈɹɛtɪk/

The English word “theoretic” has 2 meanings listed here.

adjective

  1. Concerned with theories or hypotheses rather than with practical matters.
  2. Existing only in theory, not proven in reality.

Etymology

English theory + -etic, from Latin theōrēticus, from Ancient Greek θεωρητικός (theōrētikós).

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