theoretical Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. adjective concerned primarily with theories or hypotheses rather than practical considerations
    theoretic.
    • theoretical science
  2. adjective concerned with theories rather than their practical applications
    • theoretical physics

WordNet

The`o*ret"ic, The`o*ret"ic*al adjective (Also<
  • Theoretic
  • Theoretical
)
Etymology
Gr. : cf. L. theoreticus, F. théorétique.
Definitions
  1. Pertaining to theory; depending on, or confined to, theory or speculation; speculative; terminating in theory or speculation: not practical; as, theoretical learning; theoretic sciences. -- The`o*ret"ic*al*ly, adv.

Webster 1913