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theoretical

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /ˌθiːəˈretɪkəl/ · UK /ˌθɪəˈretɪkəl/

theoretical means: Based on ideas and explanations rather than practical experience or direct tests.

adjective

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Based on ideas and explanations rather than practical experience or direct tests.

  • The course provides theoretical knowledge.
  • They developed a theoretical model of the process.
  • How does this theoretical approach work in practice?

Similar words: abstract

Opposites: practical, empirical

Common phrases: theoretical knowledge, theoretical model, theoretical approach, theoretical framework

Questions about theoretical

What does theoretical mean?

Based on ideas and explanations rather than practical experience or direct tests.

What is theoretical in other languages?

Türkçe: teorik · Español: teórico · Français: théorique · Deutsch: theoretisch · Italiano: teorico · 日本語: 理論的な

How do you pronounce theoretical?

In American English /ˌθiːəˈretɪkəl/; in British English /ˌθɪəˈretɪkəl/.

How do you use theoretical in a sentence?

The course provides theoretical knowledge. They developed a theoretical model of the process.

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