"theoretical" meaning in English

See theoretical in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Adjective

IPA: /ˌθiəˈrɛtɪkl/ Audio: en-us-theoretical.ogg [US] Forms: theoretical [positive], – [comparative], – [superlative]
Head templates: {{adjective}} [POS TABLE]
  1. Theoretical is about theory rather than its practical application.
    Sense id: simple-theoretical-en-adj-k7CI8Zz2
     
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