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theoretical

Pronunciation: /ˌθɪəˈɹɛtɪkəl/

The English word “theoretical” has 1 meaning listed here.

adjective

  1. Of or relating to theory; abstract; not empirical.

Etymology

From Middle English theorothycall, probably from Latin theōrēticus + -al, from Ancient Greek θεωρητικός (theōrētikós).

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