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   The·o·ret·i·cal

   /ˌTHēəˈredək(ə)l/

   

   adjective

   • 1. concerned with or involving the theory of a subject or area of study rather than its practical application: "a theoretical physicist" Similar not practicalconceptualabstractpureOpposite practicalapplied
   • ▪ based on or calculated through theory rather than experience or practice: "the theoretical value of their work" Similar hypotheticalconjecturalacademicsuppositionalspeculativenotionalpostulatoryconjecturedimaginedassumedpresumeduntestedunprovenunsubstantiatedrare:suppositioussuppositiveideationalOpposite concreteactualreal

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   There are eight meanings listed in OED's entry for the word theoretical. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence.

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   What does theoretical mean?

   • Define theoretical. theoretical synonyms, theoretical pronunciation, theoretical translation, English dictionary definition of theoretical. also the·o·ret·ic adj. 1. Of, relating to, or based on theory. 2. Restricted to theory; not practical or applied: theoretical physics.

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   What is a theoretical study based on?

   • 1. A theoretical study or explanation is based on or uses the ideas and abstract principles that relate to a particular subject, rather than the practical aspects or uses of it. [...] 2.

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   What is a theoretical framework?

   • Definition: Theoretical framework refers to a set of concepts, theories, ideas, and assumptions that serve as a foundation for understanding a particular phenomenon or problem. It provides a conceptual framework that helps researchers to design and conduct their research, as well as to analyze and interpret their findings.

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   Where did the word theoretical come from?

   • The earliest known use of the word theoretical is in the Middle English period (1150—1500). OED's earliest evidence for theoretical is from before 1500, in the writing of George Ripley, alchemist and Augustinian canon. theoretical is a borrowing from Latin, combined with an English element. Etymons: Latin theoreticus, ‑al suffix1.

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   Definition of theoretical adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

5. www.dictionary.com · browse · theoreticalTHEORETICAL Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

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   Theoretical definition: of, relating to, or consisting in theory; not practical (distinguished from applied).. See examples of THEORETICAL used in a sentence.

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   1. Of, relating to, or based on theory. 2. Restricted to theory; not practical or applied: theoretical physics. 3. Studying or working to develop theory. [Late Latin theōrēticus, from Greek theōrētikos, from theōrētos, observable, from theōrein, to look at; see theorem.] the′o·ret′i·cal·ly adv.

7. dictionary.cambridge.org · theoreticaltheoretical | definition in the Cambridge Learner’s Dictionary

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   theoretical meaning: 1. based on the ideas that relate to a subject, not the practical uses of that subject: 2. related…. Learn more.

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   Mar 25, 2024 · Definition: Theoretical framework refers to a set of concepts, theories, ideas, and assumptions that serve as a foundation for understanding a particular phenomenon or problem. It provides a conceptual framework that helps researchers to design and conduct their research, as well as to analyze and interpret their findings.

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    A theoretical study or explanation is based on or uses the ideas and abstract principles that relate to a particular subject, rather than the practical aspects or uses of it. [...]