theoretical

/θˌiɚˈɛtɪkəl/ · 5 syllables

Meaning

adjective

1. concerned primarily with theories or hypotheses rather than practical considerations
   “theoretical science”
2. concerned with theories rather than their practical applications
   “theoretical physics”

Synonyms for theoretical

• theoretic
• abstractive
• a priori
• conjectural
• notional
• metaphysical
• theory-based
• abstract
• academic
• pure

Antonyms of theoretical

• empirical
• applied

Words that rhyme with theoretical

• alphabetical
• parenthetical
• poetical
• antithetical
• heretical