theoretical

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/ˌθɪəˈɹɛtɪkəl/ (UK)

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/ˌθɪəˈɹɛtɪkəl/ (UK) · [ˌθɪə̯ˈɹɛt.ɪ.kl̩] (UK) · /ˌθi.əˈɹɛt.ɪ.kəl/ (US) · [ˌθi.əˈɹɛɾ.ɪ.kl̩] (US) · /ˌθiːˈɹet.ɪ.kəl/ · [ˌθiːˈɹet.ɪ.kl̩]

Definition of theoretical

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adj

Of or relating to theory; abstract; not empirical.

“We may look upon this figure as representing in section a theoretical wing-form, or aerofoil”
“Which makes the concept known as Rods From God the ultimate form of kinetic weaponry. This theoretical weapon would drop telephone pole sized rods of dense tungsten from a satellite in orbit.”

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From Middle English theorothycall, probably from Latin theōrēticus + -al, from Ancient Greek θεωρητικός (theōrētikós).

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