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Also, the·o·ret·ic.
Origin:
1610–20; theoretic (< Late Latin theōrēticus < Greek theōrētikós, equivalent to theōrēt(ós) to be seen (verbid of theōreîn to view) + -ikos -ic) + -al1
1610–20; theoretic (< Late Latin theōrēticus < Greek theōrētikós, equivalent to theōrēt(ós) to be seen (verbid of theōreîn to view) + -ikos -ic) + -al1
Related forms
the·o·ret·i·cal·ly, adverb
an·ti·the·o·ret·i·cal, adjective
an·ti·the·o·ret·i·cal·ly, adverb
non·the·o·ret·ic, adjective
non·the·o·ret·i·cal, adjective
EXPANDnon·the·o·ret·i·cal·ly, adverb
un·the·o·ret·ic, adjective
un·the·o·ret·i·cal, adjective
un·the·o·ret·i·cal·ly, adverb
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Word Origin & History
theoretical
1616, from L.L. theoreticus "of or pertaining to theory" (c.397), from Gk. theoretikos "contemplative, pertaining to theory" (by Aristotle contrasted to praktikos), from theoretos "that may be seen or considered," from theorein "to consider, look at" (see theory).
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theoretical the·o·ret·i·cal (thē'ə-rět'ĭ-kəl)
adj.
Of, relating to, or based on theory.
Restricted to theory; not practical.
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