Definitions for theoretical

theoretical the·o·ret·i·cal

Spelling: [thee-uh-ret-i-kuh l]
IPA: /ˌθi əˈrɛt ɪ kəl/

Theoretical is a 11 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 16 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 17 points.

You can make 1038 anagrams from letters in theoretical (aceehilortt).

Definitions for theoretical

adjective

  1. of, relating to, or consisting in theory; not practical (distinguished from applied).
  2. existing only in theory; hypothetical.
  3. given to, forming, or dealing with theories; speculative.

Origin of theoretical

1610-20; theoretic (Late Latin theōrēticus Greek theōrētikós, equivalent to theōrēt(ós) to be seen (verbid of theōreîn to view) + -ikos -ic) + -al

Examples for theoretical

The psychologists were certainly not to be blamed for sticking to their theoretical interests.

These objections are not of a purely abstract or theoretical character.

If so, should it be on examination or certificate, for practical or theoretical work, or both?

What had seemed to be a theoretical and almost mythical project is just about to take concrete form.

Physically, everything happens as if the theoretical zero was really a beginning.

In a large society, there is just no way, no theoretical way, to choose, to elect, normal people.

Dr. Katherine (Katie) Mack is a theoretical astrophysicist at Melbourne University and has written for Slate, Time, and elsewhere.

No longer was his grievance sentimental, theoretical or abstract.

What is the use of the theoretical belief in free-will in this case?

Until recently, measles would have been on my list of “theoretical but not actual” clinical considerations.

Word Value for theoretical
Scrable

16

Words with friends

17

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