theoretic
English
Alternative forms
- theoretick (obsolete)
Etymology
From Late Latin theōrēticus, from Ancient Greek θεωρητικός (theōrētikós).
Pronunciation
- IPA(key): /ˌθiːəˈɹɛtɪk/
Adjective
theoretic (comparative more theoretic, superlative most theoretic)
- Concerned with theories or hypotheses rather than with practical matters.
- Existing only in theory, not proven in reality.
Hyponyms
- number-theoretic
- ring-theoretic
- set-theoretic
Related terms
Translations
concerned with theories or hypotheses
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existing only in theory
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