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Theoretical Definition & Meaning

theoretical
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"

"Theoretical" in song lyrics

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  • "Step three is theoretical"
    Off Topic — Conversation
  • "I think I stimulate because I'm so theoretical"
    Intelligent Hoodlum — Party Pack
  • "definition of theoretical"
    AOL — AOL

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Frequently asked questions

What does theoretical mean?
concerned primarily with theories or hypotheses rather than practical considerations; "theoretical science" concerned with theories rather than their practical applications; "theoretical physics"
What part of speech is theoretical?
Theoretical is an adjective.
How many definitions does theoretical have?
Theoretical has 2 definitions across 1 part of speech (adjective).

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