theoretical

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Etymology

From Middle English theorothycall, probably from Latin theōrēticus + -al, from Ancient Greek θεωρητικός.

Pronunciation

• (British) IPA: /ˌθɪəˈɹɛtɪkəl/, [ˌθɪə̯ˈɹɛt.ɪ.kl̩]
• (America) IPA: /ˌθi.əˈɹɛt.ɪ.kəl/, [ˌθi.əˈɹɛɾ.ɪ.kl̩]
• (Australia) IPA: /ˌθiːˈɹet.ɪ.kəl/, [ˌθiːˈɹet.ɪ.kl̩]

Adjective

theoretical

1. Of or relating to theory; abstract; not empirical.

   Antonyms: practical

Translations

• French: théorique
• German: theoretisch
• Italian: teorico
• Portuguese: teórico
• Russian: теорети́ческий
• Spanish: teórico

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