Theoretical Definition

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

See how theoretical is used in real songs:

  • "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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