"antitheoretical" meaning in English

See antitheoretical in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Adjective

Forms: more antitheoretical [comparative], most antitheoretical [superlative]
Etymology: anti- + theoretical Etymology templates: {{prefix|en|anti|theoretical}} anti- + theoretical Head templates: {{en-adj}} antitheoretical (comparative more antitheoretical, superlative most antitheoretical)
  1. Opposing theory. Translations (opposing theory): antiteorético (Portuguese)
    Sense id: en-antitheoretical-en-adj-CVaTYffK Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, English terms prefixed with anti-

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